Research Technician II

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

Job posting number: #7134507 (Ref:15097-en_US)

Posted: March 16, 2023

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Summary

The lab of Dr. Jeff Rosen research is based upon the philosophy that it is necessary to first define the mechanisms of regulating normal mammary gland development to understand the alterations in breast cancer.  Specifically, have been interested in characterizing the role of Wnt and Fgf family members in normal mammary gland development and stem cell self-renewal, and the properties of tumor initiating cells including the mechanisms of resistance to standard of care therapies. The lab has long history of developing syngeneic preclinical genetically engineered models of triple negative breast cancer that have been extensively characterized using different omics platforms and more recently with respect to their immune microenvironments. These models are being used to study critical questions of tumor heterogeneity, dormancy and recurrence with a focus on the treatment of metastatic triple negative breast cancer. The technician will be required to conduct experimental research lab work and assist in the design of one or more specific phases of entire projects. Weekend hours may be required occasionally. 

For more information : www.jrosenlab.org 

Job Duties

  • Works on surgery, daily oral gavage and other treatments.
  • Measures tumor growth and harvests tumors for further analysis.
  • Conducts breeding, weaning, tail cutting, and DNA preparation for the project, and will devote 100% effort to this project. 
  • Conducts experimental research lab work and assists in the design of one or more specific phases of entire projects. 
  • Follows overall research objectives and protocols to design, set-up, conduct, and troubleshoot experiments.
  • Evaluates protocols and data obtained from experiments and recommends changes to processes, procedures, and techniques to improve the quality and validity of results based on project objectives.
  • Prepares and conducts laboratory research experiments.
  • Performs duties that will require to work with research mice.

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

 

  • Bachelor's degree in Cell and Molecular Biology.
  • Experience working in a laboratory and interested in pursuing graduate studies. 
  • Be highly motivated, well organized, manage time effectively, and have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team with the possibility of co-authorship on publications.
  • Demonstrates the ability to follow detailed instructions as required by research protocols.
  • Demonstrates the ability to learn new technologies and has manual dexterity.
  • Demonstrates computer skills, that includes spreadsheets and basic computations.

 

 

Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.

 

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.


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Job posting number:#7134507 (Ref:15097-en_US)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Baylor College of Medicine
Houston,Texas
United States
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