Summary

The Research Technician II position in Gene Vector Core. The Core provides services related to viral vectors to academic and non-academic investigators. The technician interacts with Core customers. Performs complex, responsible research work of an advanced nature requiring high-level skills and expertise, uses own initiative and completes advanced medical or research experiments under general directions from the principal investigator.

For more information: https://www.bcm.edu/research/research-services/atc-core-labs/gene-vector-core.

Job Duties

• Plans, directs and conducts vector production and research experiments.
• Evaluates and analyzes data.
• Develops research techniques and performs applications required for specific research projects.
• Conducts literature searches and summarizes information in an appropriate format for a particular study.
• Assists in the progress report and grant preparation.
• Documents results of experiments and report to principal investigators.
• Supervises, schedules, and coordinates the activities of less experienced research staff. 
• Maintains HPLC, and perform HPLC analysis for viral vectors.
• Maintains viral vector inventory. 

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 with molecular biology, cell culture, and HPLC is a plus.
• Knowledge of biology, chemistry, and physics is desirable.
• Has good communication and organization skills.