Research Technician III - Neurology

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a full-time Research Technician III in Neurology, onsite in Houston, to support multidisciplinary neuroscience research focusing on mouse models of epilepsy. The role involves in vivo/in vitro electrophysiology, EEG, small animal surgery, and RNA techniques.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in basic science with relevant lab experience; a Master's is preferred. Work is conducted in a NIH-funded lab with a Monday–Friday schedule and no visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field; four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Master's degree in a related field preferred; neuroscience and mouse colony experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Genotyping- Sending mouse DNA samples for analysis.
• Immunohistochemistry- Cutting brain sections and staining with antibodies.
• Analyze data from all duties and report findings to the PI.
• Maintain the mouse colony.
• Conduct literature searches and summarize information for the study.

Skills

Genotyping

Immunohistochemistry

Data analysis

Mouse handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Basic Science or related field

One year of relevant experience

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Small animal surgery

Image analysis software

RNA techniques

Computer programming basics

Job description

Job Title: Research Technician III - Neurology

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $39,150 - $46,059

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

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

Summary

The Department of Neurology- Neuroscience, is looking for a full time Research Technician III with experience in multidisciplinary neuroscience/genetics to assist research in an active NIH funded laboratory program investigating mouse models of epilepsy. Projects involve in vivo/in vitro electrophysiological microelectrode and EEG analysis, small animal surgery, immunohistochemistry and related RNA techniques.

Job Duties

• 80% Laboratory Research Operations
  • Genotyping- Sending mouse DNA samples for analysis
  • Immunohistochemistry- Cutting brain sections and staining them with specific antibodies
  • Analyze the results of all collected and compiled data explained in all duties and report them to the PI
  • Support in maintaining the mouse colony
  • Conducts literature searches and summarizes information in an appropriate format for a particular study.
• 15% Laboratory Research Administration and Support
  • May develop and modify computer programs
  • Record keeping
  • Image analysis- Using computerized software to quantify the stained brain sections
  • Will work with faculty researcher along with other technicians who will train in specialized techniques.
• 5% Other responsibilities
  • Oversees the maintenance of lab equipment and environment
  • 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.
• One year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• General laboratory and mouse colony experience.
• Prior experience in neuroscience and interest in disease models

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.