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Lab Administration Research Technician - Marshall Lab
Location:
Baylor College of Medicine
Description:
Primary Work Address: 1 Baylor Plaza, Room S101, Houston, TX, 77030 Current HHMI Employees, click here to apply via your Workday account. We currently have an opening for a Lab Administration Research Technician in the laboratory of Dr. Kara Marshall within the Department of Neuroscience at Baylor College of Medicine. The Marshall lab studies interoception, which is the nervous system's representation of sensations from within the body. The lab focuses on mechanical force sensation, which is a critical part of many systems. Overall, investigations in the Marshall lab will define how the brain senses the body. For more information about the Marshall lab and their research, please visit https://www.themarshalllab.com/.This role is an integral part of the lab and will be responsible for supporting the Investigator and lab members in administrative and technical functions. These functions including ensuring adequate supplies for experimental needs and mouse colony management. This opportunity is perfect for those hoping to work as part of a team to help advance scientific research in an exciting, intellectual environment run by a dedicated scientist and lab members who are passionate about their work.This role would be ideal for candidates looking to stay for at least 2-3 years before moving on to their next opportunity, or for those looking for a long-term position. What We Provide: Opportunity to publish research.Mentorship from an experimental, project design, and management perspective.Opportunity to work in a diverse and encouraging research environment.The lab head is open to supporting and providing personalized projects based on incumbents interest to help support individualized goals. What You'll Do: Provide a variety of administrative and research technician support to the Investigator, to include:Assist scientists and technicians by performing various research procedures and operating instruments and other scientific equipment.Coordinating lab's mouse colony of up to 280 cages, including tailing and tagging, supporting tissue culture, and genotyping, etc.Maintain laboratory consumables and reagent inventories. Order and receive supplies and equipment.Participate in laboratory meetings and planning sessions.Contributes to continuity of laboratory operations and may perform routine techniques in support of research projects.Coordinates tasks and projects within workload to ensure goals are met. What You Bring: Bachelor of Science degree in an appropriate field or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.Experience working in an administrative and laboratory work environment.Prior experience with mouse handling a strong preference.Ability to manage a variety of responsibilities simultaneously while remaining flexible to handle changing priorities.Excellent interpersonal skills and propensity to receive instructions and training.Ability to remain organized and communicate clearly amongst different team members.Experience working with mouse colonies is highly preferred. Physical Requirements: Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis. Compensation and Benefits Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more. Compensation Range $19.84 (minimum) - $24.81 (midpoint) - $32.26 (maximum)Pay Type:HourlyHHMI's salary structure is developed based on relevant job market data. HHMI considers a candidate's education, previous experiences, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity when making job offers. Typically, a new hire for this position in this location is compensated between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary range. HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Company:
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Industry:
Other
Posted:
May 30 on Professional Diversity Network
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