Summary

A full-time or part-time Research Technician I position is available in the laboratory of Hui Zheng in the Huffington Center on Aging at Baylor College of Medicine. The successful applicant will join a highly dynamic research group with excellent track-record and rich resources in Alzheimer’s disease research.

Job Duties

• Collects, compiles and analyzes data.
• Documents results of experiments.
• Orders laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Records study-related data and communicates results to stakeholders.
• Manages the animal colony.
• Cleans laboratory equipment such as glassware, metal instruments, sinks, and tables.
• Prepares simple stains, solutions, and culture media following established formulas and procedures.
• Assists in conducting research experiments.
• Orders laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Assists in collecting data and maintaining records.
• Enters data into research database.
• Operates laboratory equipment.
• Assists in preparing biological specimens for analysis.
• Harvests cell cultures and maintain cultures.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• The candidate should have a B.S. or is pursuing a B.S. degree.
• Previous research experience in animal handling.