Research Technician II - Alzheimer's Diseases

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Technician II to join a dynamic laboratory focused on neurodegenerative diseases. This exciting role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in biochemical and molecular biology techniques while contributing to groundbreaking research on Alzheimer's. The technician will engage in various tasks, including genotyping, data analysis, and presenting findings in lab meetings. This position is perfect for recent graduates eager to enhance their research skills before pursuing further education. Join a collaborative team dedicated to advancing knowledge in neuroscience!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Basic Science or related field; experience can substitute for degree.
• No prior experience required; recent graduates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Genotyping mice and Drosophila using PCR and performing Western blot experiments.
• Conducting immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy, preparing samples for immunohistochemistry.

Skills

Biochemical techniques

Molecular biology techniques

Genetic techniques

Strong communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Basic Science

Four years of related experience

Tools

ImageJ

Photoshop

R-Studio

Excel

Job description

Research Technician II - Alzheimer's Diseases

The Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Research Technician II to join Dr. Ismael Al-Ramahi's laboratory, focusing on therapeutic targets for neurodegenerative diseases. This is an onsite position located in Houston, TX, with a salary range of $35,591 - $41,872, working Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Summary

The technician will gain experience in biochemical, molecular biology, and genetic techniques, including behavioral testing, immune detection, and genomic sequencing, contributing to research on Alzheimer's and neurodegenerative diseases.

Job Duties

• Genotyping mice and Drosophila using PCR
• Performing Western blot experiments
• Conducting Fourier Resonance Energy Transfer experiments
• Performing immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy
• Preparing samples for immunohistochemistry
• Analyzing data with ImageJ, Photoshop, R-Studio, and Excel
• Documenting results and presenting findings in lab meetings

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Basic Science or a related field; four years of related experience can substitute for degree
• No prior experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent graduates seeking research experience before graduate or medical school
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions
• Proficiency in image processing software and presentation tools
• Knowledge of statistics and programming in R or similar is a plus

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.