Title:  Research Technician II

Summary

The research technician will be involved in exciting projects studying brain cognition using state of the art facilities and tour de force electrophysiological recordings.

Job Duties

• Conducts research experiments.
• Collects, evaluates and analyzes data.
• Documents results of experiments and reports to principal investigator.
• Assists with protocol development and compliance.
• Inspects and maintains lab equipment and lab facilities to meet sanitation standards that assure the highest quality of animal care.
• Monitors to assure compliance with USDA, PHS, AAALAC, BCM and other relevant regulations, guidelines and policies.
• Interacts and coordinates with veterinary services staff to assure health and welfare of animals.
• Works closely and interacts daily with NHP to assist with aspects of their daily routine.
• Assists with several aspects of surgery preparation and surgery, including organizing and setting up surgery tools, monitoring patient vitals, etc.
• Works with Baylor College of Medicine vets and vet techs to assist with pre-operative and post-operative care of NHP patients.
• Works with Baylor College of Medicine vets and vet techs to assist with injections, administering medications, and performing anesthetic maintenance and monitoring.

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

• Experience with handling nonhuman primates.