Research Assistant

at  University of North Texas Health Science Center

Title: Research Assistant
Employee Classification: Research Assistant
Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center
Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP
SubDivision-Department: HSC-UNT System College of Pharmacy
Department: HSC-Pharmaceutical Sciences-301400
Job Location: Fort Worth
Salary: Commensurate with experience

ABOUT US - VALUES OVERVIEW:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

The global vision of the College of Pharmacy is to be an extraordinary team committed to a culture of excellence, innovation, equity, and collaboration to improve health.
Our motto, “We make healthcare better,” reflects the increasing contribution to healthcare that can be provided by doctors of pharmacy trained in the highly interprofessional and primary care environment present at the HSC Fort Worth. Our focus is on the patient. Making healthcare better crucially depends upon improved teamwork of a variety of healthcare professionals and improved access for patients. Doctors of pharmacy involved in disease and medication management make healthcare better by increasing safety, improving outcomes, and reducing costs.
Our motto also extends to the contributions that our faculty, postdoctoral associates, graduate students, and research staff make to the development of new and more effective therapies for the promotion of health and treatment of disease.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position will be involved in animal husbandry that includes maintenance of breeding colonies for transgenic animals, providing support in genotyping the rats, behavioral tests, and molecular studies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge and skills in using a range of software programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), SPSS, STATA.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively; perform other administrative/clerical tasks.
• Aptitude in general laboratory procedures, techniques, and documentation.
• Willingness to acquire competence in new techniques.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

None

• Assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and/or samples.
• Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities.
• Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.
• Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas.
• Performs routine clerical duties as instructed, if essential to the research activities of the supervisor or project to which the research assistant is assigned.