Postdoctoral Associate
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Location: Houston, TX
- Job Number: 7257510 (Ref #: 19872-en_US)
- Posting Date: Jun 25, 2024
Job Description
Summary
The Fuqua Lab in the Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to investigate metastatic breast cancer. The fellow will be proficient with various molecular biology techniques such as ChIP-PCR, IP, qRT-PCR, western blotting, FACS. They will also have extensive cell culture experience and be willing to learn new techniques as the projects develop. This is a full-time, in-person research position.
Job Duties
- 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.
- Prepares figures and assists in writing reports related to experiments performed.
- Performs mammalian cell culture.
- Performs experiments using cellular and molecular biology technologies including qRT-PCR, ChIP–PCR, IP, western blotting and FACS with detailed record keeping.
- Participates in lab meetings.
- Maintains lab supplies and inventory (ordering, stocking, preparing solutions/media).
- Maintains general lab environment that includes but not limited to, equipment maintenance and repairs, organization, and cleanliness of the lab.
- Maintains and ensures compliance with biosafety and laboratory regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with in vivo tumor models and/or bioinformatics is preferred. The applicant should have a strong record of achievements and publications, encompass the ability to work independently and in a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment, and demonstrate excellent scientific communication and writing skills.
- Prior experiences in tissue culture and basic molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, DNA purification, Western blot, … etc) are required.
- Experience in molecular biology, excellent aseptic techniques, and general skills common to a molecular biology lab is desirable.
- Experience in cancer research and ChIP-PCR.
- Experience using animal (mouse) models in cancer research is a plus.
- Has strong documentation and organizational skills with the ability to keep accurate records of all work performed.
- Has good analytical and computer skills.
- Demonstrates willingness to learn new techniques with instruction.
- Demonstrates strong work ethic, including ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, use good judgment, and complete duties.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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