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A Lab Research Associate supports scientific research by conducting experiments, analyzing data, and maintaining laboratory equipment. They often assist senior researchers in designing studies, collecting samples, and performing routine tests. Their role is crucial in ensuring that experiments are conducted accurately and efficiently, following safety protocols and documentation standards. Lab Research Associates work in various settings, including universities, hospitals, and private research facilities.

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Infographic showing various Lab Research Associate job openings in Houston, TX as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,431 per year, or $21.4 per hour.

Research Associate - Electrophysiology

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX • On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Research Associate - Electrophysiology
Division: Neuroscience
Work Arrangement: Onsite only
Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range: $65,000- $70,000
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summary
The St-Pierre lab develops and applies new tools for monitoring and interrogating brain activity with millisecond-timescale temporal resolution. We seek an energetic team member to lead our efforts to characterize and apply new light-responsive proteins in vitro and in vivo. The Research Associate will work on two types of tools: (1) genetically encoded voltage indicators (GEVIs), fluorescent biosensors that report voltage as changes in brightness, and (2) optogenetic silencers, light-gated channels that inhibit neuronal firing. Characterization of these tools requires simultaneous electrophysiological recordings and optical excitation/imaging. This position provides exciting opportunities to work with the latest optical technologies and develop new skills in two-photon voltage
Job Duties
  • Culture mammalian cells
  • Prepare brain slices, dissociated neurons, or both
  • Conduct experiments that combine electrophysiology and either optogenetic activation or optical imaging (multi-photon fluorescence microscopy)
  • Maintain reagent and tool supply related to the experiments
  • Maintain an electrophysiological rig, and troubleshooting if needed
  • Analyze data using commercial software or customized data pipelines
  • Teach techniques, procedures, and experimental design to other members of the lab
  • Communicate research results in group meetings, national or international conferences
  • Plan, direct and conduct research experiments
  • Evaluate and analyze data
  • Develop research techniques and perform applications required for specific research projects
  • May conduct literature searches and summarize information in an appropriate format for a particular study
  • Document results of experiments and report to principal investigators
  • May supervise, schedule and coordinate the activities of less experienced research staff
  • Perform other job related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Basic Science or a related field. Experience in lieu of degree will not be accepted.
  • Three years of relevant experience typically as a Research Assistant, Research Technician or Postdoctoral Fellow/Associate.

Department Specific Criteria
  • Must have experience with performing electrophysiology in dissociated neurons, brain slices or both
  • Must have experience with dissecting rat cortical, hippocampal neurons, or both
  • Must have experience maintaining an electrophysiology rig

Preferred Qualifications
  • Doctoral degree
  • Ability to express transgenes in neurons of brain slices using viruses and/or in utero electroporation
  • Experience with imaging neural activity (e.g. voltage or calcium) in brain slices or in vivo, using 1P and/or 2P imaging

Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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Requisition ID: 25299

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