Research Technician II - Pediatrics - Oncology
baylor college of medicineHouston (TX)
Research Technician II - Pediatrics - Oncology
Posted 15 days ago
baylor college of medicineHouston (TX)
Medical Scientists, Except EpidemiologistsResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
SENIORITY
Mid
About the role
Research Technician II - Pediatrics - Oncology Dr. Alexandra Stevens at Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a research technician for work in mechanisms of chemotherapy resistance for pediatric hematologic malignancies, primarily acute myeloid leukemia. Our laboratory goals are to identify mechanisms of chemotherapy resistance and to harness that knowledge to develop and evaluate novel treatments for childhood hematologic malignancies. We focus primarily on understanding chemotherapy resistance in pediatric acute myeloid leukemia, a childhood cancer with poor survival despite intensive and toxic treatments. Current projects are focused on evaluation of novel agents and on identifying therapeutically relevant characteristics of leukemia initiating cells. The successful applicant for this position will be a motivated, organized, and team-oriented individual who is comfortable working with mice to model pediatric hematologic malignancies.
Job Duties:
Prepares and conducts laboratory research experiments - for example - conduct flow cytometry and compensation (with training), extraction of RNA, thawing of irreplaceable primary patient samples (after training), produces reliable consistent data and analyzes data. Conducts literature searches related to experiment conduct and presents and records data in order to support research related decision making. Accurately reports and documents all results of experiments. Constant evaluation of the success of experiments to improve lab related processes. Orders supplies as needed. Interfaces with clinical providers - nurses, doctors. Works with members of the clinical research team. Performs additional duties as related to accomplishing goals of the lab as needed.
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:
Prior experience in flow cytometry, apoptosis assays, qPCR, immunoblotting/immunochemistry, kinase and phosphatase assays, cell cycle analysis, and murine models of disease are helpful but not required. Excellent knowledge of English, both oral and written, is required. 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.
Requisition ID: 26403
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