Laboratory Technician I
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7310430 (Ref:22814-en_US)
Posted: June 12, 2025
Job Description
Summary
The primary purpose of the Laboratory Technician I is to carry out various supervised duties as it relates to laboratory support in the Fu lab, which is interested in using the visual system to study angiogenesis, cholesterol metabolism, inflammation, and the biological mechanisms underlying various types of neurodegenerations and to develop innovative treatment strategies.
Job Duties
- Clean laboratory equipment, instruments and areas such as the autoclave, glassware.
- Prepare standard solutions and simple culture media.
- Assist in basic laboratory research, including cell culture and treatment, gene expression and protein assays.
- Plan, direct, and conduct supervised research experiments.
- Document results of experiments and report to principal investigator during lab meetings.
- Oversee the maintenance of lab equipment, ordering, and the general lab environment.
- Learn and become familiar with lab activities, maintenance and assisting as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED.
- One year of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Undergraduate enrolled in biology, genetics, or related science classes
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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.
