Research Technician I - Mouse Study
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7289499 (Ref:20801-en_US)
Posted: October 27, 2024
Job Description
Summary
A technician position is available in Drs. Chunmei Wang/Yong Xu’s laboratory at Children’s Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine (Houston). The Wang/Xu group has been using Cre-loxP/Flp-frt or CRISPR strategy to manipulate genes of interest and use chemogenetics/optogenetics strategy to manipulate neuronal activities in specific neuron populations in specific time window in adult mice. In combination with photometry, electrophysiology and neurotracing approaches, the Wang/Xu group explores the functions of hypothalamic neurons in energy and glucose balance under different physiological conditions. The Wang/Xu lab is looking for a Research Technician I to conduct basic research. The Research Technician will perform routine laboratory procedures according to the laboratory protocols, that includes but not limited to mouse husbandry, genotyping PCR, mouse colony maintenance, maintenance of adequate research records, surgery assistance, physiological experiments and lab routines. The Research Technician will receive general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new assignments.
Job Duties
- Performs mouse husbandry work.
- Performs genotyping (DNA extraction and PCR reactions).
- Assists mouse surgeries and biomedical experiments.
- Implements specialized feeding protocols.
- Administers and records glucose intolerance tests on mice.
- Records animal weight and mass measurements in accordance with protocols.
- Performs other experiments as assigned.
- Orders laboratory supplies and equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Two years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
- One year of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with animal model(s) is a plus.
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.
