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Baylor College of Medicine · 2 months ago

Research Technician II - Brain Disorders

positionHouston, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Research Technician II in the department of Molecular and Human Genetics. This role involves supporting the identification of therapeutic opportunities for neurological disorders through genetic screens and analysis using Drosophila models.

EducationHigher EducationPharmaceutical
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Responsibilities

Assists and conducts genetic screens using Drosophila disease models
Assists maintaning Drosophila strains
Assesses neuronal dysfunction using locomotor assays and operates robotic equipment
Analyzes data using statistical methods
Conducts assays to assess and quantify neurotoxic protein levels using immunoblotting techniques
Conducts histopathological analyses from Drosophila brain sections immunostained with specific antibodies
Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Drosophila modelsGenetic screensImmunoblotting techniquesStatistical methodsData analysisTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement
No experience required

Company

Baylor College of Medicine

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Baylor College of Medicine, located in the Texas Medical Center, is a health sciences university located in Houston, Texas
dateFounded in 1900
location
Houston, Texas, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.bcm.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$10.85M
Key Investors
National Human Genome Research InstituteNational Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteCancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
2024-12-05Grant· $3.5M
2024-09-26Grant
2024-09-19Grant

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Paul Klotman
President, CEO and Executive Dean
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