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Baylor College of Medicine · 12 hours ago

Research Technician II - Neurogenetics

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Baylor College of Medicine is recruiting for a Research Technician II in their NIH-funded translational neurogenetics laboratory. The role involves assisting with fruit fly and mouse studies to discover genetic causes of childhood neurological disorders and requires strong communication skills and flexibility.

EducationHigher EducationPharmaceutical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Performs fruit fly and/or mouse colony maintenance

Performs routine technical laboratory and specialized procedures

Conducts behavioral studies and histology (rodent and/or fruit fly assays)

Troubleshoots problematic results, maintains and operate equipment, maintain work area

Collects, processes, ships, and maintains paperwork for biological specimens

Collects, compiles, records, and analyzes data

Retrieves and submits test results to appropriate parties

Maintains databases, records, and regulatory documents for studies

Maintains and organizes inventory of supplies and equipment

Generates data reports to determine feasibility

Conducts literature searches and summarizes information

Attends and presents at group and individual meetings

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Molecular biologyNeurohistologyBehavioral studiesLaboratory experienceData analysisMulti-taskingExcel proficiencyCommunication skillsProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement

No experience required

Preferred

Moves and lifts items that includes but not limited to mouse cages, fruit fly racks, prepares research samples for processing, prepares samples for shipment with dry ice, restocks laboratory supplies, and maintains laboratory equipment. Has the ability to lift 25 pounds

Walks up to 0.5 - 1.5 miles to on-site campus locations, that includes but not limited to Baylor College of Medicine facilities, Texas Children's Hospital complex, and other Texas Medical Center buildings for research samples, specialized equipment, research presentations, and data collection and analysis with specialized equipment

Laboratory experience handling mice (breeding, weaning, and maintaining lines, tail DNA prep) and/or fruit flies (maintaining lines, basic fly genetics) is a plus

One year of work experience in a basic science research laboratory

Works independently and are good team players

Flexible with change, organized with good communication, attentive to details, comprehensive documentation, and be good multi-tasking skills

Proficient in Excel spreadsheets and basic statistical analyses