What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Technician II - Mouse Neuroscience and Behavior position at Baylor College of Medicine and Careers?
Summary
The Reimer Lab (https://www.bcm.edu/research/faculty-labs/jacob-reimer-lab) studies sensory processing across different brain states and the mechanisms that control the gating and routing of information in the brain. We are seeking a talented technician to perform cranial window surgeries, carry out multi- photon in vivo imaging experiments, and help maintain our mouse colony. Experience with mouse surgeries or microscopy is preferred, but we are willing to train the right person. Other desirable skills include viral injections, basic programming skills, electrophysiology, or histology, and RNA-sequencing.
Job Duties
- Collect large scale neural recordings using multiphoton fluorescence imaging as well as behavioral recordings.
- Responsible for documentation of their research activites for publication and grant reporting.
- Maintain our colony of mice in collaboration with the Center for Comparitive Medicine.
- Resonsible for preparing animals for recording, which may include cranial window surgery and/or viral vector injections into mouse cortex.
- Set up and maintain behavioral apparatus and data acquisition equipment.
- Aid in training of less experienced lab members for surgery, recording, and best experimental practices.
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.
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.
Salary : $35,591 - $41,872