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Baylor College of Medicine · 4 weeks ago

Research Assistant I - Neuroscience

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Research Assistant to assist in neuroscience research projects within the Department of Neurology. The role involves designing and conducting laboratory experiments, documenting results, and supporting the Principal Investigator with various administrative tasks.

EducationHigher EducationPharmaceutical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Designs and conducts laboratory research experiments in rodent models, using approaches such as in vivo microscopy, video-EEG recording, and immunostaining

Documents and interprets results of experiments in an electronic lab notebook

Assists the Principal Investigator (Barna Dudok) in protocol and grant preparation and submission and other administrative tasks

Assists with processing budget and expense reports, and other financial documents in SAP and Concur. May assign activities to less experienced and/or new research staff

Trains new lab personnel in procedures and best practices, including serving as surgical Training Ambassador

Orders supplies and equipment needed for rodent stereotaxic surgery, including regular maintenance of gas anesthesia equipment

Coordinates compliance-related activities, such as inspections and reports, for chemical- and biosafety, IACUC, laser safety, and controlled substances

Manages the regular preventative maintenance of capital equipment (-80 freezer, vibratome)

Controls the procurement and breeding of research animals. Designs and validates genotyping probes, forecasts and reports experimental animal needs, and oversees the setup of breeding animals

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Laboratory researchRodent modelsNeuroscienceVivo microscopyVideo-EEG recordingImmunostainingSAPConcurTraining new personnelChemical safety complianceBiosafety complianceGenotyping probes

Required

Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or a related field

Two years of relevant experience

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