Job DescriptionWhat We Are Looking ForThe Lab Manager at the EvoGenOMICS team will support the efforts of the Giassetti lab in the College of Arts & Sciences Department of Biology. We seek a senior laboratory technician to assist with studies on understanding a phylogenetic multi-omics core of fertility and its association with developmental biology in the next generation and gene edition in animals.Learn more about the Giassetti Lab at our webpage: A Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Animal Sciences, or a related field, and five years of relevant work experience are required. A Master's degree is preferred. Flexibility is required for occasional late-night, early-morning, and weekend coverage.Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong organization skills
- Solid and transparent written and verbal communication skills
- Maintains the highest professional standards while working with confidential information, students, and partners.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams and Zoom
- lab experience managing research groups
- mice housing and husbandry and manipulation, sterile techniques, cell culture, and microscopy
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.What You Will Do
- Responsible for lab safety regulatory compliance and general lab maintenance, including but not restricted to responsibilities of managing the laboratory, students, animal housing, and husbandry activities
- Performing, maintaining, and monitoring lab activities, animal colony & experiments
- Perform primary and long-term cell cultures of animal samples
- Establish new protocol standardization
- Organize sample inventory for long-term storage
- Run experiments on the effect of manipulating genes in diverse cell culture growth conditions and generation of gene-edited animals
- General lab maintenance, organization, and records
- General equipment checking, maintenance, and records
- Assistant with order, receipt, inspection, and proper storage of material.
- Assistant with drafting and editing manuscripts and proposals.
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
- Ability to comply with University policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can ExpectAs part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.Explore & EngageLearn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Illuminate. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!About UsBaylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor's commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled