Research Assistant II - Microbiology & Molecular Genetics

at  UTHealth Houston

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices.

POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Conducts research activities, under general direction, according to research. 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.
• Maintains adequate level of lab supplies to assure timely achievement of lab activities.
• Maintains accurate and timely records to include notebooks, records, databases, etc. as needed by the research project.
• Monitors laboratory and/or other supplies to ensure sufficient inventory to support research projects. Ensures quality of reagents or other supplies.
• Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department
• 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.
• Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes.
• May participate in continuing education programs, workshops and seminars.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATION/SKILLS:

• General knowledge and some detailed concepts of Microbiology, Genetics and Molecular Biolgoy.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in lieu of education.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• One year of related experience in a research or clinical lab environment.
• May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.

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