Research Assistant I - Anesthesiology

UTHealth; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health institution in Texas seeks a research assistant to conduct various research activities under supervision. Responsibilities include recruiting participants, performing laboratory experiments, and maintaining records. This entry-level role requires a bachelor's degree or relevant experience and knowledge in research fields.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of research fields is required.
• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research activities under close supervision according to research protocol.
• Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data for principal investigators.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and complies with policies and regulations.

Skills

General knowledge of research fields

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience

Job description

Position Summary:

Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Under close supervision, conducts research activities according to research protocol. 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.
2. May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
3. Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed.
4. Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department.
5. Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff.
6. As needed, may coordinate the work of laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results.
7. Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes.
8. 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 § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.