Research Technician II
We are seeking a Research Technician II in the human molecular genetics/genomics field for the laboratory of Dr. Rinki Ratnapriya at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Ratnapriya's lab focuses on harnessing the power of genomic technologies to address translational and clinical bioinformatic challenges pertaining to retinal and macular degenerative diseases. The lab aims to understand the role of non-coding cis-regulatory sequence variation in the context of retinal diseases by generating high-throughput functional genomics datasets on the genome, epigenome, and transcriptome in disease-relevant tissues/cells. Computational approaches are used to integrate and analyze this data to identify the molecular components and structure of the regulatory apparatus underlying gene expression variation.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine data quality control, organize sequencing data and metadata, and maintain accurate records of data processing activities.
- Generate summary reports and visualizations, and assist with data interpretation and project documentation.
- Assist with the analysis of genomic data using established pipelines under supervision.
- Participate in laboratory meetings, training activities, and discussions of project progress.
- Collaborate with laboratory staff to coordinate data processing activities and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
- Maintain computational workflows and standard operating procedures.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
- No prior experience required.