Neuroscience Research Assistant II: Lab Ops & Imaging

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX seeks Research Assistant II - Neuroscience to support the St-Pierre lab in advancing brain research. The role blends lab management—ordering, inventory, equipment upkeep—with hands-on molecular cloning, cell culture, and fluorescence imaging.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, able to juggle multiple tasks, and capable of thorough documentation and teamwork. Work is onsite, Monday through Friday, with an 8 to 5 schedule; exemption status applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or a related field required.
• Three years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage lab inventory, ordering, and stock across locations.
• Prepare and maintain reagents and shared lab infrastructure.
• Culture mammalian cells, perform molecular cloning and plasmid work.
• Acquire images using widefield fluorescence microscopy.
• Plan, direct, and conduct experiments; analyze results and report findings.
• Train less experienced staff and maintain thorough documentation.

Skills

Lab management

Documentation

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field

Master's degree in basic science or related field

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX seeks Research Assistant II - Neuroscience to support the St-Pierre lab in advancing brain research. The role blends lab management—ordering, inventory, equipment upkeep—with hands-on molecular cloning, cell culture, and fluorescence imaging.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, able to juggle multiple tasks, and capable of thorough documentation and teamwork. Work is onsite, Monday through Friday, with an 8 to 5 schedule; exemption status applies.