Research Technician III - Neurology
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7372028 (Ref:26453-en_US)
Posted: October 7, 2026
Job Description
Summary
The Department of Neurology- Neuroscience, is looking for a full time Research Technician III with experience in multidisciplinary neuroscience/genetics to assist research in an active NIH funded laboratory program investigating mouse models of epilepsy. Projects involve in vivo/in vitro electrophysiological microelectrode and EEG analysis, small animal surgery, immunohistochemistry and related RNA techniques.
Job Duties
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80% Laboratory Research Operations
- Genotyping- Sending mouse DNA samples for analysis
- Immunohistochemistry- Cutting brain sections and staining them with specific antibodies
- Analyze the results of all collected and compiled data explained in all duties and report them to the PI
- Support in maintaining the mouse colony
- Conducts literature searches and summarizes information in an appropriate format for a particular study.
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15% Laboratory Research Administration and Support
- May develop and modify computer programs
- Record keeping
- Image analysis- Using computerized software to quantify the stained brain sections
- Will work with faculty researcher along with other technicians who will train in specialized techniques.
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5% Other responsibilities
- Oversees the maintenance of lab equipment and environment
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
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.
- General laboratory and mouse colony experience.
- Prior experience in neuroscience and interest in disease models
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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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