Laboratory Technician I

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

ID: 7312345 (Ref.No. 23002-en_US)
Posted: Newly posted

Job Description

Summary

The Ray Lab is seeking a highly motivated technician to assist Senior staff with scientific equipment construction. The Ray lab studies the neural circuits governing our behavior and physiology. The technician will utilize automated assays for measuring behavior and physiology in genetic animal models as part of the path of discovery for patient based diagnostics and therapeutics. The projects utilizes a wide variety of approaches that includes CAD/CAM software, 3D printing and CNC milling, micro-boards including Arduino and PI with custom written software in Python and Matlab, offering unique training opportunities for an entry level person. The lab is seeking energetic individuals at the entry level that want to make a difference by assisting with the design and construction of automated biotech research devices and assays.

Job Duties

  • Works under the direction of experienced staff.
  • Assists with organizing and storing raw materials and electronic components.
  • Assists with shop maintenance and upkeep.
  • Assists with Basic 3D design - CAD in Solidworks or similar software.
  • Assists with Basic 3D Printing - CAM - SLT.
  • Assists machinist with CNC Milling - CAM - GCode.
  • Assists with circuit board assembly.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • One year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Basic familiarity with 3D design.
  • Basic familiarity with 3D Printing.
  • Basic soldering skills.
  • Technician is not responsible for project completion and will work only in an assistant capacity.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.



Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
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