Research Assistant I
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7285530 (Ref:20646-en_US)
Posted: October 7, 2024
Job Description
Summary
The Pathology and Biobanking Core overseen by Dr. George Miles is seeking a research assistant to perform various tasks required for receiving, processing, and preparing human tissue and other research specimens for pathology activities related to the Breast SPORE program and other BCM endeavors.
Job Duties
- Logging, batching, and management of samples and work projects
- Extensive microtome cutting of slides for staining, both FFPE and frozen samples (cryostat)
- Perform IHC and special stains using validated assays
- Optimize and validate new antibodies for IHC and special stains
- Prepares and conducts laboratory research experiments; Collects, compiles and analyzes data.
- Selects, evaluates and applies techniques used in routine research.
- Develop new model and technique to support the cancer-related research in the lab
- Ensures that laboratory equipment and supplies are clean and sterile, and maintains the cleanliness of the laboratory.
- Orders laboratory supplies and equipment.
- Conducts literature searches and summarizes information in an appropriate format for a particular study.
- Oversight of Lab Maintenance: Consults with faculty to determine equipment purchase priorities based on budget, condition of existing equipment, and scheduled laboratory activities.
- Demonstrate use and care of equipment to research personnel in the laboratory
- Interprets rules, regulations, and policies for faculty and laboratory personnel and insures compliance.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or a related field.
- Two years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in basic science or a related field.
- A cancer research background would be ideal and solid experience conducting histological procedures such as tissue preparation, slide preparation, IHC/IF staining
- Must be a team player and work well within a group.
- The individual should be self-motivated and enjoy being highly organized, detail-oriented, communicative, and collaborative.
- The individual should enjoy contributing to ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the laboratory. The lab provides an interactive and stimulating scientific environment and opportunities for growth.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
