Research Technician I
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7370323 (Ref:26227-en_US)
Posted: September 11, 2026
Job Description
Summary
The Ray Lab is seeking a highly motivated individual to assist with experiments, animal management, and general lab duties. The Ray lab studies the neural circuits governing our behavior and physiology. We utilize automated assays for measuring behavior and physiology in genetic animal models as part of the path of discovery for patient based diagnostics and therapeutics.
Job Duties
- Assists with cellular and molecular techniques including plasmid DNA and cell culture techniques
- Rodent handling and husbandry
- Assists with productivity software including Microsoft Office and Adobe products, databases, and other management/organization software
- Inventory, management and ordering of equipment, consumables and supplies
- Ensuring compliance with national, state and local regulations
- Performs other job related duties as assigned
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
- Preferred experience handling lab mice or rats and working with genetically engineered lines, prior experience with basic laboratory techniques, including PCR or histology.
- Preferred proficiency in cellular and molecular techniques including plasmid DNA and cell culture techniques and with productivity software including Microsoft Office and Adobe products, databases, and other management/organization software.
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. - 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.
