UTHealth
Research Assistant I/II - Neurology (BRAINS Lab) (Finance)
POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Conducts research activities, under general direction, according to research protocols. Research activities may include some or all of the following: research animal colony maintenance and husbandry, execution and completion of assigned experiments, data acquisition and record keeping, reporting results to the principal investigator (PI), assisting in manuscript preparation and presentations.
2. Works with PI to draft regulatory documents, including research animal, chemical, laser, and radiation protocols.
3. General laboratory techniques including: administration of research materials in live experimental models, biological fluid collection, tissue dissection, DNA/RNA/protein preparation, PCR, ELISA, Western blotting, mammalian cell culture, immunohistochemical and immunocytochemical stains, fluorescent microscopy, radiotherapeutics use, and animal behavioral testing.
4. Coordinates and Maintains adequate level of lab supplies to assure timely achievement of lab activities.
5. Maintains accurate and timely records to include study binders, notebooks, records, databases, etc. as needed by the research project and research protocol compliance.
6. Monitors laboratory and/or other supplies to ensure sufficient inventory to support research projects. Ensures quality of reagents or other supplies.
7. Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department
8. As needed, coordinates the work of laboratory technicians, support staff and other assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results. Answers questions or resolves problems regarding routine or more complex duties.
9. Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes.
10. May participate in continuing education programs, workshops and seminars.
11. Summarizing experimental results, preparing progress reports, and helping
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
Ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills (English proficient), attention to detail, highly organized, self-driven, and motivated. The ability to work independently and cooperatively, think critically, and be proficient in statistical and graphical analysis of data is desired.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects.
Position Key Accountabilities:
Certification/Skills:
General knowledge of research fields.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education.
Minimum Experience:
No years of experience.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code ยง 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.