Research Technician I

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

Job posting number: #7144641 (Ref:15811-en_US)

Posted: May 11, 2023

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Summary

Seeking self-motivated individual to work in a developmental glial biology lab of Dr. Hyun Kyoung Lee, Principal Investigator at the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, US (http://www.nri.texaschildrens.org) HK Lee laboratory will focus on the identification of novel molecular signaling pathways and regulation in glial cell development. Based on these developmental studies, we will translate developmentally derived findings to associated disorders in an effort to develop therapeutic interventions. To achieve this goal, we will be utilizing molecular and cellular approaches in conjunction with classic genetic manipulation in both chick and mouse models and an array of CNS and PNS injury models; which ultimately will be applied to human neurological disorders.

Job Duties

Maintain mouse colony
Perform routine technical laboratory procedures
Clean equipment and work area
Assist in the preparation of laboratory experiments
Operate laboratory equipment

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Two years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
One year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with mice.

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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