Research Technician II

Summary

The Dan L. Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center (DLDCCC) has an immediate opening for a Research Tech II in Dr. Pavan Reddy’s lab. The Research Technician II will provide technical and operational support for a biomedical research laboratory focused on understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying graft-vs-host disease following bone marrow transplantation.

Job Duties

• Assist with the breeding, maintenance, and genotyping of transgenic mouse colonies. 
• Coordinates with researchers on mouse colony maintenance and support animal colony management.
• Assist with rodent specific procedures such as gavage, stool collection, mouse treatments, tail vein injections, and tissue collection in accordance with approved IACUC protocol.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and up to date records of breeding, genotyping, and colony management using Transnetyx Colony software, laboratory notebooks, and laboratory spreadsheets. 
• Learn and perform additional research techniques including bone marrow isolation, T cell isolation, flow cytometry, and sterile cell culture to support ongoing GVHD research projects.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates must be comfortable working with laboratory animals and willing to perform euthanasia when needed.
• Candidates should be well versed with PCR and Western blotting techniques.
• Candidates must be familiar with the Jaggaer ordering system and Transnetyx Colony software. 

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.