Research Technician II - Pediatrics - Neurology NRI

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX seeks a Research Technician II in Pediatrics - Neurology NRI to join the Holder lab. The role focuses on genetic and neurological studies, performing DNA, protein and RNA isolations from mouse tissues, PCR, gel preparation and documentation of results.

You will engage in mouse husbandry and behavior studies, data collection and analysis, and routine lab tasks. The position is onsite, with a daytime schedule and a salary range of $35,591–$41,872.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Prepares and conducts laboratory research experiments
• Collects, compiles and analyzes data
• Documents results of experiments
• Enters data into research database
• Selects, evaluates and applies techniques used in routine research
• Select mouse behavioral experiments
• Western blotting and QPCR
• Genotyping mice
• Cleans equipment and work area
• Performs other job related duties as assigned

Conocimientos

Laboratory skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Basic Science or related field

Herramientas

Genotyping mice

Western blotting

QPCR

Descripción del empleo

Research Technician II - Pediatrics - Neurology NRI

Job Description Job Title: Research Technician II - Pediatrics - Neurology NRI 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 Holder lab seeks to understand the genetic and neurologic basis of Neurodevelopmental and Neuropsychiatric disorders. The ideal candidate for this position will be excited to expand their knowledge and skills in basic science research. Duties will include DNA, protein and RNA isolation from various mouse tissues. Polymerase chain reaction, DNA agarose gel preparation and electrophoresis. Analysis and documentation of PCR results. Mouse husbandry and behavior studies. Candidate must be rigorous and meticulous.

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Job Duties

• Prepares and conducts laboratory research experiments
• Collects, compiles and analyzes data
• Documents results of experiments
• Enters data into research database
• Selects, evaluates and applies techniques used in routine research
• Select mouse behavioral experiments
• Western blotting and QPCR
• Genotyping mice
• Cleans equipment and work area
• Performs 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

• Must have experience handling mice.
• General lab 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.

Requisition ID: 26350

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.