Research Technician I - Molecular Biology/Mouse models

Division: Huffington Center on Aging Work Arrangement: Onsite only Location: Houston, TX Salary Range: $26,100 - $35,300 FLSA Status: Nonexempt Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Summary The Dileep Laboratory at the Huffington Center on Aging, Baylor College of Medicine investigates the genomic and epigenomic drivers of brain aging and age-related neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. A particular interest is in the role of DNA damage in neurological dysfunction that includes drug and radiation-induced DNA damage in cancer treatment. The lab is looking for a research technician with basic knowledge and some hands-on experience in molecular biology and cellular biology. Job Duties Plans and conducts research experiments. Evaluates data generated from experiments. Acquires and implements novel technologies for research projects. Conducts literature search and summarizes information in an appropriate format. Engages in collaborations based on lab's research interests and expertise. Participates in lab management and maintenance. Works on mammalian cell culture and genetic manipulations. Conducts mouse husbandry, tissue dissection, primary tissue culture. Performs DNA, RNA, protein, and chromatin extraction, western blotting. Works on genomics and epigenomics assays (Hi-C, RNA-seq, etc) and sequencing library preparation. Conducts Fluorescence Microscopy. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Two years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement. One year of relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in biology. Hands on molecular biology lab experience. Experience with mouse models will be a plus. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. Requisition ID: 20831