Research Assistant II
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7296724 (Ref:21230-en_US)
Posted: December 25, 2024
Job Description
Summary
The GARP RAII assists in the operation of the laboratory by performing specialized tasks involving genomic profiling technologies including Next-Generation Sequencing. The position is responsible for the operation of various instruments and processing samples for users of the GARP core. The RAII interacts with various research areas by providing genomic profiling expertise to augment ongoing research.
Job Duties
- Perform genomic profiling related duties including NGS library construction
- Assist in RNA-seq library construction
- Operate and maintain NGS sequencers.
- Configure and operate Illumina NGS platforms.
- Participate in experimental design and R&D projects.
- Validate commercial NGS library prep kits as well as custom protocols
- Develop and maintain lab protocols and actively participate in improving protocols.
- Work synergistically with peers from your own and other groups.
- Train co-workers in the proper use of instrumentation, protocols, and software.
- Organize and prioritize work to ensure on-time delivery of results.
- Interpret results for validity and scientific meaning.
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Present scientific results clearly in written and oral format
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or a related field.
- Three years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in basic science or a related field.
- Experience with NGS highly desired.
- Strong experience with basic molecular biology techniques (e.g. PCR, capillary electrophoresis) required.
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.
