Research Technician II - Alzheimer's Disease and Neurodegenerative Disorders

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX seeks a Research Technician II to support the Hajjar Laboratory's work on Alzheimer's disease and neurodegenerative disorders. The role focuses on biospecimen handling, OpenSpecimen inventory, and Lumipulse testing, with additional duties in data management and lab operations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a basic science or related field, with potential substitution by related experience. Onsite work schedule is Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field; four years of related experience may substitute.
• No experience required.
• Demonstrated experience processing biospecimens (PBMCs, buffy coat, plasma) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collection of biospecimens (blood, CSF, urine, buccal swabs).
• Handle, process, and test biospecimens in lab workflows.
• Maintain proficiency on the Lumipulse platform for analyses.
• Maintain biospecimen inventory and freezer storage in OpenSpecimen.
• Coordinate with core facilities for sample processing and tracking.
• Record experimental results and maintain lab records and SOPs.
• Assist with scheduling, facility work orders, and vendor deliveries.

Skills

Biospecimen handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Basic Science or related field

Tools

Lumipulse platform

OpenSpecimen inventory management

Pulse wave analysis/velocity

Job description

Research Technician II - Alzheimer's Disease and Neurodegenerative Disorders

Job Title: Research Technician II - Alzheimer's Disease and Neurodegenerative Disorders

Division: Neurology

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $35,591 - $41,872

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

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

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Research Technician II to join the Hajjar Lab in advancing research on Alzheimer's disease and neurodegenerative disorders. This role primarily centers on supporting the lab's clinical biorepository- handling, processing, and maintaining accurate OpenSpecimen inventory for human biospecimens (blood, CSF, urine, and buccal swabs). The position involves hands‑on laboratory testing with the Lumipulse platform, assisting with vascular assessments, and maintaining shared laboratory infrastructure. Additionally, the role provides vital administrative and operational support, including office procurement, tracking meeting minutes, organizing laboratory records, and assisting with data analysis.

Job Duties

• Assist with collection of blood, urine, CSF, and buccal swabs.
• Handle, process, and test biospecimens.
• Maintain proficiency on the Lumipulse platform.
• Maintain biospecimen inventory and freezer storage through open specimen.
• Coordinate with core facilities for sample processing.
• Perform routine laboratory research procedures.
• Record experimental results.
• Maintain shared laboratory infrastructure.
• Hazardous and biohazardous waste disposal.
• Order laboratory supplies and equipment.Take detailed meeting minutes and track laboratory action items.
• Maintain digital and paper records, equipment manuals, and laboratory SOPs.
• Assist with scheduling, facility work orders, vendor deliveries, and package intake.
• Support document control, data filing, and routine clerical workflows
• Assist with vascular testing using pulse wave analysis/velocity
• Perform 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

• Demonstrated experience processing biospecimens, including PBMCs, buffy coat, plasma, and other blood-derived samples.
• Preference will be given to candidates with prior blood-processing experience.

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.

Baylor College of Medicine foster diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.