Ophthalmology Research Assistant I - Lab & Animal Studies

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free financial and legal counseling

Free mental health counseling services

Gym membership discounts and access to

Other employee discounts including

Resources for child and elder care

Plus many more!

Job summary

UTHealth Houston's Department of Ophthalmology in Houston seeks a Research Assistant I to support basic and translational vision research, including some animal work, in a collaborative lab.

The role involves wet-bench experiments, data collection, and coordination with investigators. A Bachelor's degree is required; candidates gain hands-on training, contribute to meaningful studies, and grow skills in a world‑renowned research environment.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of research fields.
• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs laboratory experiments and activities to support research objectives.
• Collects, organize and prepares research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed.
• Maintains clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• 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. Must maintain compliance with required training. May participate in continuing education programs, seminars, and workshops.
• As needed, may coordinate the work of technicians to ensure efficient, timely and high-quality results.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

General knowledge of research fields

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

UTHealth Houston's Department of Ophthalmology in Houston seeks a Research Assistant I to support basic and translational vision research, including some animal work, in a collaborative lab.

The role involves wet-bench experiments, data collection, and coordination with investigators. A Bachelor's degree is required; candidates gain hands-on training, contribute to meaningful studies, and grow skills in a world‑renowned research environment.