Research Assistant I - Neurology (BRAINS Lab)

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is seeking a full-time Research Assistant I for the BRAINS Lab. This role offers a unique opportunity to support significant research projects in neurology, focusing on mitochondrial dysfunction in aging and TBI. As part of a renowned institution, you will participate in hands-on laboratory work, patient interactions, and data analysis, contributing to impactful advancements in healthcare. The benefits package includes paid medical premiums, generous time off, and strong support services.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees

Generous time off (around 37-38 days per year)

Longevity Pay

Retirement/pension plan

Free financial and legal counseling

Free mental health counseling services

Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs

Resources for child and elder care

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience preferred.
• General knowledge of research fields is a must.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research activities under close supervision.
• Support patient recruiting and laboratory experiments.
• Collect and interpret research data.

Skills

General knowledge of research fields

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in lieu of education

Job description

Research Assistant I - Neurology (BRAINS Lab)

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Research Assistant I - Neurology (BRAINS Lab)

Join to apply for the Research Assistant I - Neurology (BRAINS Lab) role at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston)

Full-time, nonexempt Research Assistant I position available in the laboratory within the BRAINS research group in the

Department of Neurology. Under the close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects focused on

mitochondrial dysfunction in aging/TBI. Individual is expected to help on animal behavior tasks, molecular biology techniques, cell culture and other tasks as needed. Research activities may include some or all of the following: patient recruiting and screening, traditional

laboratory experiments and activities, data analysis, and/or animal laboratories. Due to the time necessary to learn the scientific techniques necessary to work independently, a 1 year minimum commitment to the position is strongly preferred with >2 years preferred.

The ability to work a flexible work schedule is needed due to experiments.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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