Research Assistant I - Neurology (Morales Lab) at UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Animal Models, Prion Diseases, Biochemical Analyses, Pathological Analyses, Animal Colony Management, Report Preparation, Data Analyses, Sample Inventory, Laboratory Experiments, Informatics, Field Interviewer Recruiting, Screening, Training, Laboratory Equipment Maintenance, Data Collection, Data Interpretation

Industry

Description

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. UTHealth Houston's Neurology Research Department is hiring for a Research Assistant I to join their team of professionals in the Morales Lab. The appointed Research Assistant will be requested to work with animal models of prion diseases, perform biochemical and pathological analyses, and manage animal colonies. The Research Assistant will be required to prepare reports and assist the PI and research team on sample inventory and data analyses. This position is funded by grants that comprise 50%25 or more of the funding. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon the availability of funding for this position. Your employment may end upon the cancellation or discontinuation of the project, program, or funding. Location: 6431 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas 77030 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: 100%25 paid medical premiums for our full-time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... Free financial and legal counseling Free mental health counseling services Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. Resources for child and elder care Plus many more! Position Summary: Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. Position Key Accountabilities: Under close supervision, conducts research activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: patient recruiting and screening, traditional laboratory experiments and activities, informatics, field interviewer recruiting, screening and training and/or animal laboratories. May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment. Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed. Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department. Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff. As needed, may coordinate the work of laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results. Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes. Performs other duties as assigned. 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 position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will support research projects by working with animal models of prion diseases, performing biochemical and pathological analyses, and managing animal colonies. Responsibilities also include preparing reports, assisting with sample inventory, and conducting data analyses under close supervision.