The Human Genome Sequencing Center (HGSC) at Baylor College of Medicine was founded in 1996 under the leadership of Dr. Richard Gibbs and is a world leader in genomics. The primary mission of the HGSC is actionable translational research across the full spectrum of human health and disease using large-scale genomic data to drive collaborative analytics, gene-phenotype discovery, and clinical innovation. The HGSC is funded from multiple National Institutes of Health sources, including the All of Us Research Program (AoURP) as a Genome Center, the Gregor Consortium to elucidate the genetics of rare disease funded by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and as a sequence technology core for the Texas Medical Center Genomic Center for Infectious Disease (GCID) established by the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Being a premier large-scale sequencing center, the HGSC provides a unique opportunity to work on the cutting edge of genomic science in a state-of-the-art institution.

The Baylor College of Medicine Human Genome Sequencing Center is seeking to recruit a Research Associate (RA) to work on ‘Space Omics’ project and related activities. The Genomics and Space Medicine project (‘Space Omics’) at the Baylor College of Medicine Human Genome Sequencing Center (BCM-HGSC) is designed to study pre- , in-, and post-flight biological specimens using an array of omics assays, including clinical Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS), research assays (RNA-Seq, microbiome, proteomics among others), and biobanking for future use to gain insights into the impact of space travel. This position will co-ordinate different aspects of this project.

• Schedule sample collections and locations with the commercial spaceflight providers, in coordination with TRISH.
• Provide recommendations and best practices related to data and sample sharing to TRISH.
• Lead biosample release activities in coordination with the DPRB.
• Perform dry runs for new biosample locations. Travel might be required.
• Lead subject recruiting and scheduling activities for the controls.
• Data entry into the EXPAND master scheduling site, and coordination with the TrialX database.
• Co-ordinate and oversee assembly of Omics sample collection kits, update and maintain sample collections SOPs, shipping kits.
• Manage sample inventory and transfer of samples for nucleic acids extractions and data generation for different Omics assays.
• Review quality control checks on sequencing data, troubleshoot any technical issues, and ensure data integrity throughout the process.
• Manage data submission activities.
• Assist in the interpretation of Omics data and contribute to research publications and presentations.
• May conduct literature searches and summarize information in an appropriate format for a particular study.
• Document results of experiments and generate reports and present in internal and external meetings.
• May supervise, schedule and coordinate the activities of less experienced research staff.

• Master's degree in Basic Science or a related field.  Experience in lieu of degree will not be accepted.
• Three years of relevant experience typically as a Research Assistant, Research Technician or Postdoctoral Fellow/Associate.

Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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