Research Technician II
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7112755 (Ref:13322-en_US)
Posted: October 7, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
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 use mouse models of neurodevelopmental disorders to develop gene therapies. Applicants should submit a cover letter stating research experience and interest, a CV, a copy of transcripts, and a list of referees.
Job Duties
- Performs mouse handling, husbandry, and PCR genotyping.
- Works on Immunohistochemistry and fluorescence microscopy that includes animal perfusion, tissue fixation, sectioning, immunostaining, and confocal fluorescence imaging of stained sections.
- Performs mouse behavioral tests that includes a battery of neurological tests and general health monitoring.
- Assists with ongoing experimental work that includes autoclave, solution preparation, and ordering.
- Performs additional tasks such as plasmid preparation, molecular cloning, qPCR, and Western blotting.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in biology experiments.
- Detail-oriented and interested in conducting independent research.
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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Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
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