Laboratory Technician I

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Job Title: Laboratory Technician I

Division: Integrative Physiology

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $26,740 - $31,459

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summary

The technician will help the PI download and maintain publicly available datasets and help other lab members to access those.

Job Duties

• Monitors large data transfers to confirm that all expected files are received successfully.
• Verifies downloaded files for completeness and identifies files that may be corrupted, truncated, or missing.
• Reviews directory structures, metadata formats, and file-naming conventions across multiple data sources.
• Organizes raw data and related metadata into standardized directory structures for use in laboratory.
• Maintains and documents the laboratory''s internal biomedical data repository.
• Assists authorized laboratory members with locating and accessing the appropriate datasets.
• Helps prevent duplicate downloads and unnecessary reorganization by maintaining consistent repository records and file structures.
• Uses laboratory-developed scripts to support routine data acquisition, verification, organization, and maintenance under the direct supervision of the principal investigator.
• Performs operational data-management activities but does not develop software or independently conduct statistical or scientific analyses.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• One year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of data download from biological data repositories and data maintenance.

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: 26729

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