Summary

The Eberlin Laboratory in the Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Research Technician I to perform routine elements of laboratory tasks management that requires the use of basic technical and laboratory skills. The Research Technician I will be a motivated, organized, and team-oriented individual who is comfortable working with other scientists in a research laboratory focused on translational biomedical research. 

Job Duties

• Prepares materials and supplies for laboratory research experiments. 
• Maintains research instrumentation (e.g., mass spectrometers and 3D printers). 
• Produces and develops research devices (e.g., mass spec pen devices and sources). 
• Maintains the organization of the laboratory. 
• Orders supplies. 
• Keeps timely organization of all orders, invoices, and other documentation on research accounts required for purchasing. 
• Organizes laboratory activities, including weekly group meetings and other gatherings.
• Interfaces with clinical providers to receive and send samples, including surgeons, pathologists, nurses, and doctors. 
• Performs the routine elements of research work that requires the use of skills, technical and academic knowledge to follow established procedures and record results.
• Assists research staff in conducting research experiments.
• Perform 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.