Research Technician II - Neurodevelopmental disorders
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7286226 (Ref:20735-en_US)
Posted: October 11, 2024
Job Description
Summary
The laboratory of Dr. Mingshan Xue ( https://www.bcm.edu/research/labs/mingshan-xue ) in the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI) is seeking applicants for a research technician position. The technician will work in a multi-disciplinary team to study mouse models of neurodevelopmental disorders.Applicants should submit a cover letter stating research experience and interest, a CV, and a list of referees.
Job Duties
- Processes EEG data recorded from mouse models of neurological disorders that includes removal of recording artifacts, identification of pathological EEG signals, and computational analysis of EEG signals.
- Performs mouse handling, husbandry, and genotyping.
- Performs molecular biology that includes plasmid preparation, molecular cloning, and qPCR.
- Performs immunohistochemistry and imaging that includes animal perfusion, tissue fixation, sectioning, immunostaining, and fluorescence imaging of stained sections.
- Assists with ongoing experimental work that includes autoclave, solution preparation, and ordering.
- 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
- Experience in biology and neuroscience is desirable.
- Background in math, physics, or engineering is a plus.
- Experience in biology experiments or programming in Python.
- Detail-oriented and interested in conducting independent research.
- Be able to walk 0.5-1 mile and lift at least 25 lbs.
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. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
