Summary

Park lab is seeking highly motivated Research Technician II to join the NIH-funded research program focused on musculoskeletal and stem cell biology. The technician will be provided with an exciting opportunity to work at the interface of basic and translational research in a collaborative and stimulating environment. The position is most appropriate for (but not limited to) a recent graduate seeking an intensive research experience prior to graduate school or medical school.

For more information: https://www.bcm.edu/people-search/dongsu-park-28269

Job Duties

• Assists procurement and maintenance of laboratory supplies, reagents, and stock solutions.
• Documents, collects, compiles and analyzes information obtained from laboratory experiments. 
• Maintains basic mouse lines and performs genotyping.
• Assists basic laboratory works that includes FACS, tissue processing and staining, lab maintenance, animal maintenance and studying images. 

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

• One or two years research experience in the biology field.
• Previous experience in molecular biology, general animal work, and tissue histology. 
• Experience or interest in stem cell biology.
• Willingness to learn in vitro and in vivo stem cell assays.
• Excellent computer, written and oral communication skills.