Job Description
Summary
The primary purpose of this Research Assistant II position is to carryout the laboratory\'s work of conducting federally funded studies in the retina to understand the signaling mechanism of vision and pressure-related conditions, such as glaucoma and other pressure-caused visual damage.
Job Duties
- Prepares and conducts laboratory research experiments, such as immunocytochemistry, confocal microscopy, patch-clamp recording, image processing, etc.
- Collects, compiles, and analyzes data.
- Conducts literature searches and summarizes information in an appropriate format for a particular study.
- Documents results of experiments.
- Selects, evaluates, and applies techniques used in routine research.
- Orders laboratory supplies and equipment.
- Performs other job related duties as assigned.
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Generates and monitors animal models.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor\'s degree in a Basic Science or a related field.
- Three years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master\'s degree in basic science or a related field.
- Previous experience in animal research.
- Computer skill required: Windows operation system and Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
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