Research Technician II - Neurodevelopmental disorders

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

ID: 7286226 (Ref.No. 20735-en_US)
Posted: 2 months ago

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.

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