Title:  Research Technician II

Summary

The laboratory of Dr. 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 study mouse models of neurodevelopmental disorders.

For more information: https://www.bcm.edu/research/labs/mingshan-xue

Job Duties

• Conducts immunohistochemistry and fluorescence microscopy that includes animal perfusion, tissue fixation, sectioning, immunostaining and confocal fluorescence imaging of stained sections.
• Processes EEG data recorded from mouse models of neurological disorders that includes removal of recording artifacts, identification of pathological EEG signals, and computational analysis of EEG signals.
• Performs mouse handling, husbandry, and genotyping.
• Assists with ongoing experimental work that includes autoclave, solution preparation, and ordering. 

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

• Bachelor's degree in Biological science. 
• Experience in biology experiments or programming in Matlab/Python.
• Experience in biology and neuroscience is desired.
• Detail-oriented, and interested in conducting independent research.
• Background in math, physics, or engineering.
• Applicants should submit a cover letter stating research experience and interest, a CV, and a list of referees.