Research Assistant I - Anesthesiology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical premiums

Generous time off

Longevity pay

Retirement plan

Job summary

UTHealth Houston's Department of Anesthesiology invites applications for a Research Assistant I in Dr. Xie's lab. The role supports basic and translational research, including handling biological samples, conducting laboratory experiments, and data collection under supervision.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree, attention to safety, and accurate record-keeping. You will work with principal investigators and research staff to advance projects in perioperative neuroscience and related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; may substitute with equivalent experience.
• General knowledge of research fields.

Responsibilities

• Conducts basic translational research per protocol, including handling samples and data.
• Performs laboratory experiments and maintains notebooks and records.
• Coordinates with senior staff and may supervise technicians.
• Ensures safety, training, and compliance in the laboratory.

Skills

General knowledge of research fields

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Department of Anesthesiology is seeking a Research Assistant I for Dr. Xie's lab. Dr. Zhongcong Xie, MD, PhD, is a Professor of Anesthesiology at UTHealth Houston (McGovern Medical School). He serves as the Co-Director of the Center for Aging and Cognitive Dysfunction and Vice President for Translational Perioperative Research and Innovation. His clinical focus supports general OR and obstetric anesthesia. Internationally recognized, his research investigates perioperative neurocognitive disorders and Alzheimer's-related biomarkers. You can read more about his lab and academic background on the Xie Lab at McGovern Medical School page.

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: The Research Assistant I, under general supervision, conducts basic/ translational research which may include animal work and other activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: handling biological samples, laboratory experiments and activities, and data collection.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• 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.

Certification/Skills:

• General knowledge of research fields

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree required May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement. Minimum Experience: None Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code

• 51.215 and Texas Government Code
• 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code
• 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R.
• 791.4. Residency Requirement:

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