Location: Houston, TX
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
## **Summary** The Intern Aide – Research will support ongoing research studies within the Texas Children’s Cancer Center Histiocytosis and Lymphoma Program Lab. This temporary summer position provides hands-on exposure to basic translational research techniques while allowing the intern to contribute to laboratory-based research projects and scientific learning activities. The intern will gain foundational knowledge, build practical laboratory skills, and develop an understanding of key research concepts in a supervised academic research environment. ## **Job Purpose** Provides temporary administrative or laboratory support to a department while gaining practical work experience. ## **Job Duties** - Learn and apply basic translational research techniques in a laboratory setting - Assist with general laboratory procedures such as tissue processing and tissue culture - Perform nucleic acid extraction, PCR, flow cytometry, and immunophenotyping under supervision - Support laboratory research projects by applying concepts learned during training - Assist with literature searches related to ongoing research studies - Create, maintain, and update Excel spreadsheets for research data tracking - Prepare PowerPoint presentations to support research communication and reporting - May assists with special projects/programs. ## **Minimum Qualifications** - Must be enrolled in high school, trade/vocational school or higher education institution. ## **Preferred Qualifications** - Current high school, undergraduate, or graduate student with an interest in scientific or biomedical research - Interest in cancer research, laboratory science, or translational research - Basic familiarity or willingness to learn laboratory techniques - Comfort using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint - Strong attention to detail and ability to follow laboratory protocols - Ability to work effectively in a team-based research environment Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/