Title:  Research Technician I - Microbiome Brain Development

Summary

The Research Technician (RT) I position is open to work on a project exploring how the microbiome affects behavior and brain development.  The technician will assist in performing behavior experiments and in analysis of different aspects of brain development.  The RT I responsibilities will include maintenance of experimental animal, behavioral experiments, and immunohistochemical analysis.

For more information: 

https://www.bcm.edu/people-search/kimberley-tolias-31863

https://www.bcm.edu/research/faculty-labs/kimberley-tolias-lab

Job Duties

• Assists with different learning and memory-related behavioral testing.
• Requires collection, analysis, and documentation of experimental results.
• Performs brain extraction, sectioning, and immunohistochemical analysis to investigate different aspects of brain development.
• Prepares and conducts laboratory research experiments.
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes data.
• Conducts literature searches and summarizes information in an appropriate format for studies.
• Documents results of experiments.
• Selects, evaluates, and applies techniques used in routine research.
• Orders laboratory supplies and 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

• Bachelor's of Science or equivalent.
• Experience with handling mice and/or immunohistochemistry is a plus.