Research Technician II - Genomics/Mouse Models

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 hands-on experience in genomics or mouse models.

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.

Performs mammalian cell culture and genetic manipulations.

Performs mouse colony management, husbandry, tissue dissection, primary tissue culture.

Works on DNA, RNA, protein, and chromatin extraction, western blotting.

Conducts genomics and epigenomics assays (Hi-C, RNA-seq, etc) and sequencing library preparation.

Works on fluorescence microscopy.

Performs 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

Bachelor’s degree in biology.

Hands on molecular biology lab experience.

Experience with genomics or mouse models.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.