Research Technician II - Neuroscience

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

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX seeks a full-time Research Technician II in Neuroscience to join the clinical research section of the Department of Neurosurgery. The role supports ongoing trials, data processing, and collaboration with Rice University, contributing to patient-related research and complex analyses.

The position is onsite only, follows a 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule, and offers a salary in the $35,591–$41,872 range, with nonexempt status and standard benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Implement modifications to procedures and protocols in support of research projects.
• Conduct a broad range of experiments involving advanced technology to achieve the scientific objectives of the research project.
• Maintain computer software, updating and testing after updates.
• Troubleshoot and maintain computer hardware and equipment connections to ensure safe operation.
• Collaborate with faculty to teach and demonstrate experimental processes and equipment safety.
• Attend regular meetings with researchers to plan and practice executing sessions.
• Coordinate with supervisor and colleagues at other universities.
• Provide vigilant skin care around neurosurgically placed devices.
• Educate participants' caregivers on skin care around percutaneous device interfaces.
• Liaise with industry partners to request services for lab operations.
• Analyze and interpret data to identify irregularities and invalid results.
• Develop statistical models for data integration and display.

Skills

Clinical protocol adherence

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Research study understanding

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Basic Science or related field

Job description

Job Title: Research Technician II - Neuroscience

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 motivated and qualified professional with a strong quantitative background and interpersonal skills for a full-time Research Technician II. This position will function in the clinical research section of the Department of Neurosurgery. The Research Technician II will function in a capacity in which they assist and facilitate ongoing clinical research trials, and facilitate research collaboration across BCM and Rice University. The Research Technician II will provide professional skills involving patient related research efforts, and will be involved in some aspects of data processing and analysis.

Job Duties

• Implement modifications to procedures and protocols in support of research projects.
• Conduct a broad range of experiments involving advanced technology to achieve the scientific objectives of the research project.
• Maintain computer software, tracking all software updates and testing equipment function after such updates.
• Maintain computer hardware by confirming that all cable connections are intact and functioning, troubleshooting equipment components in a manner consistent with safe use of the system.
• These responsibilities include the careful execution and documentation of research sessions studying the safety and efficacy of investigational medical devices and novel, neurally-controlled assistive interfaces ("brain-computer interfaces") for people with paralysis or communication impairments.
• Partner with faculty in support of students to teach/demonstrate processes of experiments and the safe operation of equipment.
• Regular meetings with researchers to plan and practice execution of research sessions.
• Work closely with supervisor and with colleagues at other universities.
• Provide vigilant skin care of neurosurgically placed devices.
• Teach participants' caregivers how to properly clean and care for the skin around percutaneous device interface.
• Liaison with industries to request services and support for lab operations.
• Analyze and interpret research data to recognize irregularities and invalid results.
• Develop statistical models allowing for integration and display of data.
• 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 requried.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to follow a clinical protocol is a must.
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and implement research studies and protocols.
• Interpersonal skills to work in a group.

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.