Research Assistant I, II - Surgery

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare institution as a Research Assistant in the Surgery Department. This entry-level position involves supporting research projects, data entry, and working closely with clinical staff. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including paid medical premiums, generous time off, and a supportive work environment focused on employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Free parking

100% paid medical premiums

Generous time off

Longevity Pay

Retirement/pension plan

Free financial and legal counseling

Free mental health counseling services

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Conducts activities to support research projects under supervision.
• Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research activities according to research protocol.
• Maintains clean laboratory equipment and work area.
• Orders laboratory supplies as directed.

Skills

General knowledge of research fields

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Join to apply for the Research Assistant I, II - Surgery role at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston)

Join to apply for the Research Assistant I, II - Surgery role at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston)

UTHealth Houston Department of Surgery is hiring a Research Assistant to join their team. In this position, the Research Assistant should be someone familiar with previous clinical research studies. The Research Assistant will assist our research team with paperwork, regulatory, data entry. The RA will have the ability to work with physicians/clinic staff on various clinical research studies.

Location: 6500 West Loop South, Bellaire, 77401

Perk: Free parking!

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:

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

Position Key Accountabilities:

• 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.
• May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed.
• Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department.
• Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff.
• As needed, may coordinate the work of laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results.
• Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes.
• 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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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