Research Assistant I - McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics

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

Job summary

UTHealth is seeking a Research Assistant to support research projects within the McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics. This entry-level position involves conducting research activities, collecting data, and maintaining laboratory protocols. A Bachelor's degree or relevant experience is required, making this a great opportunity for recent graduates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in lieu of education.
• General knowledge of research fields.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research activities according to research protocol.
• Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data.
• Maintains clean laboratory equipment and ensures safe work environment.

Skills

General knowledge of research fields

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics is shaping the future of patient care, disease prevention, and biomedical discovery by transforming data into innovative solutions powered by artificial intelligence, data science, and informatics. We are the only biomedical informatics program with advanced doctoral degrees in Texas and the largest and only free-standing informatics school in the nation.

The position will assist in data engineering, streamlining machine learning model development, disseminating findings at the Department of Health Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

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.