About this role
- Summary The Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine section in the Department of Medicine is seeking a Laboratory Technician I for Dr. Farrah Kheradmand's lab.
- The Laboratory Technician I will perform basic laboratory procedures and support lung research activities on a part-time basis.
- Job Duties Perform routine molecular biology laboratory procedures (35%) Conduct polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing and other routine laboratory techniques in support of ongoing lung and lung cancer research projects.
- Operate laboratory equipment according to established protocols and assist with sample preparation and processing.
- Prepare laboratory reagents, solutions, and research materials (20%) Prepare stains, buffers, solutions, and other laboratory reagents following established formulas and procedures.
- Assist with basic bench research activities and maintain materials needed for laboratory operations.
- Support lung cancer and lung disease research activities (20%) Assist researchers with experimental procedures related to lung biology and lung cancer studies.
- Participate in data collection, specimen preparation, and other research support activities to facilitate laboratory projects.
- Conduct scientific literature review and research documentation (10%) Identify, collect, and evaluate scholarly articles related to lung disease and lung cancer research.
- Maintain research records, enter data into databases, and assist with documentation of laboratory activities and findings.
- Maintain laboratory facilities, equipment, and supplies (10%) Clean and maintain laboratory equipment, glassware, workspaces, and instruments.
- Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering laboratory supplies and equipment to support research activities.
- Perform related duties as assigned (5%) Provide general laboratory support, assist with special projects, and perform other job-related duties as needed to ensure efficient laboratory operations.
- Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED.
- One year of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Enrolled in a basic science undergraduate program One year of experience working in a basic research lab Work Authorization Requirement: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.