Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Wehrens Laboratory within the Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI) of Baylor College of Medicine. The Wehrens lab in the Department of Integrative Physiology focuses on inherited and acquired arrhythmias and cardiomyopathies. The lab utilizes numerous techniques from cloning and in vitro cell work, to the generation of mutant mice and surgical models of heart disease. The lab possesses state-of-the-art equipment and is actively involved in the development of innovative techniques and devices for heart research.  The lab is currently pursuing gene therapy and genome editing approaches for the treatment of inherited and common heart diseases.  

The candidate will be expected to assist with the general day-to-day operations of the lab and perform tasks such as equipment maintenance, updating sample inventories, ordering supplies, and other lab duties assigned. Superior communication skills are needed to communicate with the PI and lab colleagues.

Job Duties

• Organizing and implementing research projects for the development of new methods.
• Animal husbandry.
• Genotyping.
• Non-survival procedures.
• Survival surgeries on mice.
• Data collection.
• Analysis and interpretation of data.
• Writing detailed scientific reports.  

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

• Experience working in a research lab.
• Experience working with mice.