Research Technician III - Neurology

Research Technician III - Neurology

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. Requisition ID: 26453