Research Technician II - Brain Disorders
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-02-16
Listing for:
Baylor College of Medicine
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Research Assistant/Associate, Neurology, Clinical Research
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.
- 5:30 p.m.
This Research Technician II position will work in a team performing genetic screens for modifiers of neurodegeneration using Drosophila (fruit fly) models of disease. This involves working with a stereo microscope to set up breeding schemes for multiple Drosophila strains and assessing neuronal dysfunction with the assistance of robotic equipment.
Job Duties- Assists and conducts genetic screens using Drosophila disease models.
- Assists maintaning Drosophila strains.
- Assesses neuronal dysfunction using locomotor assays and operates robotic equipment.
- Analyzes data using statistical methods.
- Conducts assays to assess and quantify neurotoxic protein levels using immunoblotting techniques.
- Conducts histopathological analyses from Drosophila brain sections immunostained with specific antibodies.
- Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
- No experience required.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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