Summary
The IDDRC biorepository core facility assists the investigators of
BCM IDDRC by processing, cataloging, biobanking, and shipping
samples. The core facility receives human bio samples that includes
plasma, serum, urine, blood for DNA and RNA extraction, blood for
establishing lympho-blastoid cell lines, and skin biopsies to
establish expand and bank fibroblast cultures. All of the data on
the samples are electronically stored on a clinical trial
management system hosted by Baylor IT. The billing is through a
centralized iLabs process.
Job Duties
- Orders laboratory supplies.
- Coordinates with investigators to receive samples.
- Processes samples appropriately, aliquot the samples, and
biobank the samples.
- Performs cell cultures to develop cell lines.
- Extracts DNA and RNA from human tissues.
- Labels appropriately, catalogues every sample and maintains
entry on an electronic database and assists with billing
services.
- Works and organizes samples in liquid nitrogen and -80 degree
freezers.
- Performs other lab-related duties as required.
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.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action/Equal Access Employer.
Requisition ID: 21271
