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CHEManager International · 1 day ago

Research Assistant I - Neuroscience

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$47K/yr - $56K/yr

2+ years exp

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Research Assistant to assist in planning, conducting and supervising neuroscience research projects in the Department of Neurology. The candidate will work on fundamental discoveries about inhibitory circuits controlling brain activity and develop neuromodulatory intervention strategies for epilepsy.

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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 modelsVivo microscopyVideo-EEG recordingImmunostainingSAPTraining new personnelCompliance activitiesBudget processingGenotyping probes