Research Technician III

Summary

The laboratory of Dr. Mingshan Xue ( https://www.bcm.edu/research/labs/mingshan-xue ) in the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI) is seeking applicants for a research technician position. The technician will work in a multi-disciplinary team to study mouse models of neurodevelopmental disorders.

Job Duties

• Process EEG data recorded from mouse models of neurological disorders. This includes removal of recording artifacts, identification of pathological EEG signals, and computational analysis of EEG signals.
• Mouse handling, husbandry, and genotyping.
• Molecular biology. This includes plasmid preparation, molecular cloning, and qPCR.
• Immunohistochemistry and imaging. This includes animal perfusion, tissue fixation, sectioning, immunostaining and fluorescence imaging of stained sections.
• Assist with ongoing experimental work. This includes autoclave, solution preparation, and ordering.

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
• Experience in biology and neuroscience
• A background in math, physics, or engineering
• Experience in biology experiments or programming in Python
• Detail-oriented, and interested in conducting independent research

Applicant Instructions

With your resume, please include a cover letter stating research experience and interest, and a list of references

Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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