Research Assistant I
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7211189 (Ref:18351-en_US)
Posted: January 27, 2024
Job Description
Summary
The Lloyd Lab at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Research Assistant I. This laboratory performs basic and clinical research related to roles of enteroviruses in Type 1 Diabetes and Celiac disease, RNA granule formation in cells and the molecular biology of enterovirus cell-host intereactions. This researcher will be mostly involved in the celiac disease and Type 1 Diabetes projects that are part of the international TEDDY study (https://teddy.epi.usf.edu), but will also support Postdoctoral Fellows in their focused molecular biology experimental research projects. The Research Assistant will also assist in the running and organization of the lab and perform a variety of experimental procedures.
Job Duties
- Perform highly reproducible qRT-PCR analysis of clinical samples with detailed record keeping.
- Perform mammalian cell culture.
- Perform experiments using molecular biology technologies, viral and bacterial cultivation and basic bioinformatics.
- Participate in lab meetings and read applicable literature.
- Prepare figures and assist in writing related to experiments performed.
- Maintain lab supplies and inventory (ordering, stocking, preparing solutions/media).
- Maintain general lab environment, including, but not limited to, equipment maintenance and repairs, organization and cleanliness of the lab.
- Maintain and ensure compliance with biosafety and laboratory regulations.
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.
- Advanced degree and experience in clinical PCR or virology research.
- 3-4 years of directly related lab work experience, post-graduation.
- Experience in molecular biology techniques, excellent aseptic technique and general skills common to a microbiology lab are a must.
- Strong documentation and organization skills with the ability to keep accurate records of all work performed.
- Good analytical and computer skills.
- Demonstrated willingness to learn new techniques with instruction.
- 3-4 years relevant work experience (post-education) with clinical samples is critical.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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