Faculty - Orthopedic Research

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking candidates with a Doctorate in a related field for a research position that involves coordinating research staff, designing experiment equipment, and developing publications for high-impact journals. The ideal candidate must demonstrate excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of biomedical research, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. This role may require business professional attire but does not involve travel or on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates proficiency in written and spoken English to ensure safety while performing job functions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, and coworkers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of biomedical research and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and provides technical direction to research staff.
• Designs and develops equipment for research projects.
• Analyzes data and publishes findings in high impact journals.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Biomedical research knowledge

Technical skill

Ability to analyze and interpret data

Education

Doctorate degree in related field

Job description

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education
  • Doctorate degree in related field
• Experience
  • Experience in related field of study
• Knowledge and Abilities
  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
  • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
  • Demonstrated knowledge of biomedical research
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• People Essential Functions
  • Coordinates and provides technical direction to the work activities of research staff engaged in projects.
  • Performs and supervises those procedures which require a highly developed technical skill.
  • Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
• Service Essential Functions
  • Designs, develops, or adapts equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
  • Establishes procedures to be applied for projects.
• Quality/Safety Essential Functions
  • Develops and publishes in high impact journals.
  • Defines problems and possible solutions as dictated by the research project.
  • Analyzes data and interprets data.
  • Identifies appropriate internal controls for department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.
• Finance Essential Functions
  • Administers funds provided by the specific grant(s).
  • Develops and manages independent grant portfolio.
  • Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.
• Growth/Innovation Essential Functions
  • Reviews scientific literature.
  • Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (i.e., Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

Travel specifications may vary by department.

• Work Attire
  • Uniform: No
  • Scrubs: No
  • Business professional: Yes
  • Other (department approved): Yes
• On Call
  • On Call: No
• Travel
  • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: No
  • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No