Research Technician II - Neurology

Lemaire Scott A Md; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is seeking a Research Technician II to support fruit fly and mouse studies, including molecular biology, neurohistology, and behavioral analyses. This onsite role is part of a collaborative team focused on childhood neurological disorders.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a Basic Science or related field, with potential substitution by four years of related experience. Flexibility for evenings or weekends may be needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintains fruit fly and/or mouse colonies and handles breeding.
• Performs routine laboratory procedures and specialized techniques.
• Conducts behavioral studies and histology on rodent and fruit fly samples.
• Collects, processes, ships, and maintains paperwork for specimens.
• Records and analyzes data; submits results to appropriate parties.
• Maintains databases and regulatory documents for studies.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Data analysis

Documentation

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Basic Science

4 years of related experience may substitute for degree

Tools

Excel

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Job Title: Research Technician II - Neurology

Division: Pediatrics

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

The NIH-funded translational neurogenetics laboratory of Dr. Hsiao-Tuan Chao at the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute affiliated with Texas Children’s Hospital is recruiting a motivated candidate to join a highly collaborative team to discover the genetic causes of childhood neurological disorders (epilepsy, autism, ADHD, and cognitive impairments) and identify therapeutic interventions for rare and common neurologic disorders. The laboratory focuses on understanding neural circuit development and function, and how dysregulation of these processes contributes to brain disorders such as intellectual disability, epilepsy, and autism. The lab is looking for a motivated research technician to assist with fruit fly and mouse studies involving molecular biology, neurohistology, and behavioral studies. The Research Technician II will work independently and within a team to process samples and collect data. Research technician will be flexible with project needs able to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner, be good at multi-tasking, problem-solving, attentive to details, and have strong communication skills. Flexibility with work schedule to occasionally work evenings or weekends. This is an onsite job.

Job Duties

• Performs fruit fly and/or mouse colony maintenance.
• Performs routine technical laboratory and specialized procedures.
• Conducts behavioral studies and histology (rodent and/or fruit fly assays).
• Troubleshoots problematic results, maintains and operate equipment, maintain work area.
• Collects, processes, ships, and maintains paperwork for biological specimens.
• Collects, compiles, records, and analyzes data.
• Retrieves and submits test results to appropriate parties.
• Maintains databases, records, and regulatory documents for studies.
• Maintains and organizes inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Generates data reports to determine feasibility.
• Conducts literature searches and summarizes information.
• Attends and presents at group and individual meetings.
• 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

• Moves and lifts items that includes but not limited to mouse cages, fruit fly racks, prepares research samples for processing, prepares samples for shipment with dry ice, restocks laboratory supplies, and maintains laboratory equipment. Has the ability to lift 25 pounds
• Walks up to 0.5 - 1.5 miles to on-site campus locations, that includes but not limited to Baylor College of Medicine facilities, Texas Children's Hospital complex, and other Texas Medical Center buildings for research samples, specialized equipment, research presentations, and data collection and analysis with specialized equipment.
• Laboratory experience handling mice (breeding, weaning, and maintaining lines, tail DNA prep) and/or fruit flies (maintaining lines, basic fly genetics).
• One year of work experience in a basic science research laboratory.
• Works independently and are good team players.
• Flexible with change, organized with good communication, attentive to details, comprehensive documentation, and be good multi-tasking skills.
• Proficient in Excel spreadsheets and basic statistical analyses.

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 fosters 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.