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Research Assistant I - Neurosurgery - Laboratory for NanomedicineTexas Medical Center-Houston, TexasResearchMcGovern Medical School at UTHealthRequisition #: 21000066Position Summary:Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects.Neurosurgery - Laboratory for NanomedicinePart time or Full TimeNonexemptThis position is intended to provide support for translational research activities in the fields of drug development and pediatric neuro-oncology. Specific duties will involve communication with laboratory and departmental staff to ensure smooth operation of research activities, including tracking/maintenance of budgets to balance spending on grants, submission of documents to meet compliance standards, ordering supplies, and facilitating equipment maintenance or servicing. The laboratory environment is collaborative and academic. Work hours are flexible, and there is room for substantial growth within this position. The ideal candidate will be highly accountable, proactive, and independent to ensure completion of tasks. Additional skill sets that would be an asset include strong communication ability, attention to detail, and motivation to work toward collaborative team goals.Opportunities for growth contingent upon candidate’s scientific background & interests.Position Key Accountabilities:Under close supervision, conducts research activities according to research protocol.
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 job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visithttp://go.uth.edu/careers!University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.UTHealth BenefitsUTHealth offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Office of Benefits Website.https://www.uth.edu/benefits/benefits-summary.htmEqual Employment Opportunity StatementUTHealth is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.
