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Research Assistant II - Pediatric Surgery (Finance)



Exciting full-time, nonexempt opportunity in our Pediatric Surgery research lab. Work schedule and location: M-F, 8-5 on-site at 6431 Fannin St, Houston 77030.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Manages the day-to-day activities for pediatric neurosurgical research projects of considerable scope and complexity.

POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Processes and banks cerebrospinal fluid from patient samples from the NICU and ORs

2. Performs basic 2D cell culture and is amenable to learning advanced 3D cell culture

3. Orders lab materials when needed

4. Keeps inventory of all lab supplies and equipment and performs regular maintenance

5. Influences project direction and outcomes by identifying opportunities to enhance, terminate, or re-direct research activities in collaboration with the investigator(s)

6. Helps in the recruiting and documentation of study participants

7. Evaluates and interprets data and provides results to investigators to support publication

8. Maintains quality control checks and a safe environment in compliance with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes

9. Assists in the preparation and writing of research reports, manuscripts, papers, and grant proposals for presentation and publication

10. Attends laboratory meetings of affiliated co-investigators

11. Performs other duties as assigned

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:

  • 100% 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 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:

    Certification for Protection of Human Research Subject may be required or must be completed within 5 days of employment.

    2D cell culture experience (banking, passaging, feeding, splitting)

    3D cell culture experience optional (handling of pluripotent stem cells, Matrigel embedding of embryoid bodies, feeding of organoids)

    Flow cytometry experience

    Tissue dissociation into a single-cell suspension

    IHC and IF staining

    Upright and inverted microscopy

    Western blotting

    Technical hands-on experience with microsurgery or micromanipulation of tissues and cells

    Bachelor's degree in a related science. Master's or Ph.D. in a research-related field preferred. 2 years related research or clinical or other experience is preferred.

    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.

    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. Apply

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