Research Technician II - Part Time

Division: Biochemistry

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Schedule: See Job Posting

Summary

We are seeking a Research Technician II to support studies of the structure and function of macromolecules and their complexes with nucleic acids and drug-like small molecules. The technician will carry out established computational structural biology workflows using existing software and procedures, including structure prediction and in silico docking. The employee will test workflows using inputs, parameters, instructions, and databases specified by Dr. Sukyeong Lee, organize computational outputs, and compile results for review.

This is a part-time position (0.25 FTE).

Job Duties

• Maintains the computational laboratory environment including data backups and file organization.
• Transfers and securely organizes large research data sets to support reliable storage and retrieval.
• Uses existing artificial intelligence and computational programs according to established laboratory procedures and specified parameters
• Performs structure-prediction workflows using AlphaFold or related established software, with inputs and parameters specified by Dr. Lee
• Performs established in silico docking workflows for protein-ligand complexes using specified instructions, software, and databases.
• Tests computational workflows developed by Dr. Lee and organizes resulting outputs for review.
• Compiles and summarizes computational results in tables, figures, or brief reports; Dr. Lee interprets the findings and determines their scientific significance.
• Maintains organized computational records, files, and research data for reproducibility and retrieval.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

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

• Master's degree in basic science or a related field.

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.

Requisition ID: 26653