Postdoctoral Associate - Ophthalmology (90002103)
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Location: Houston, TX
- Job Number: 7072856 (Ref #: 5461-en_US)
- Posting Date: Dec 4, 2020
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
The Postdoctoral Associate performs complex research of an advanced nature under the direction of the Principal Investigator. The Postdoctoral Associate functions somewhat independently to assist with and conduct laboratory experiments. They require a high-level of skills and expertise in the area of research specialty.
Job Duties
- Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects and evaluates specimens and/or tissue cultures.
- Assists in making chemical analyses of body fluids and tissues; performs venipuncture and obtains blood specimens.
- Weighs and anesthetizes laboratory animals for experiments and maintains records on such animals relative to feeding and physical condition.
- Operates laboratory equipmentl contributes to laboratory maintenance --performs a variety of assays, tests, and studies of a routing nature.
- Performs calculations to complete research test results; collates data; performs statistical analysis of lab results and maintain notes and log or computer database.
- Performs electron microscopy, x-ray, and electrochemical techniques --assist with small animal surgery.
- Calibrates laboratory equipment.
- Maintain highly detailed records.
- Performs specialized and complex experiments in such areas a molecular biology, cell culture.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- Three years of relevant experience typically as a Research Assistant, Research Technician or Postdoctoral Fellow/Associate.
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.
