Cardiovascular Research Assistant I

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums for full‑/s

Generous time off

Longevity Pay

Job summary

UTHealth Houston’s Department of Anesthesiology seeks a Research Assistant to join Dr. Yafen Liang's Cardiovascular Anesthesiology lab.

The role supports basic and translational research, including handling samples, running experiments, and collecting data under supervision. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, organizing datasets, ordering supplies, and coordinating with technicians to ensure timely and accurate results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; may substitute education with equivalent years of experience.
• Minimum Experience: None

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, conducts basic/ translational research including animal work and data collection.
• Performs laboratory experiments and activities to support research objectives.
• Collects, organizes and prepares research data for principal investigators and other researchers.
• Maintains clean laboratory equipment and work area to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff.
• Stays abreast of new and updated procedures and protocols for the research laboratory; maintains required training.
• As needed, coordinates the work of technicians to ensure efficient, timely and high-quality results.

Skills

General knowledge of research fields

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

UTHealth Houston’s Department of Anesthesiology seeks a Research Assistant to join Dr. Yafen Liang's Cardiovascular Anesthesiology lab.

The role supports basic and translational research, including handling samples, running experiments, and collecting data under supervision. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, organizing datasets, ordering supplies, and coordinating with technicians to ensure timely and accurate results.