Research Technician I (Part-Time)
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7330881 (Ref:24956-en_US)
Posted: May 4, 2026
Job Description
Summary
We are a new laboratory studying the genetic and immunological causes of human disease, with a focus on immune deficiency and immune This individal will be responsible for performing experiments using Drosophila melanogaster in Dr. Shinya Yamamoto's lab in the Department of Molecular & Human Genetics at Baylor College of Medicine. The lab is physically located in the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute and uses fruit flies to study a variety of human diseases. The individual selected for this position will be primarily be responsible for fly husbandry and genetic crosses.
Job Duties
- Maintains Drosophila melanogaster stocks and performs genetic crosses.
- Flips vials of stocks in a timely manner.
- Collect specific male and female flies.
- Carry out specific genetic crosses and core the results based on genetic markers.
- Make sure that the stocks are in good shape and the crosses they perform and score are accurate.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Two years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
- One year of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experiences in working with Drosophila melanogaster is prefered but not required.
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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.
