Research Assistant I - Neurology (Dr. Jeevarajan)

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical premiums

Generous vacation and sick time

Longevity pay

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

UTHealth Houston is seeking a Research Assistant I to support vascular and interventional neurology research operations in stroke studies, focusing on data science and neuroimaging. The role involves data entry, imaging processing, patient interaction, and regulatory compliance under supervision.

Ideal candidates will have clinical research coordination experience, ability to obtain informed consent, and proficiency with data management tools; independence and effective communication in a

Qualifications

• Experience with clinical data abstraction and obtaining informed consent.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced research environment.
• Familiarity with stroke or neurology studies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient enrollment and data collection for studies.
• Support regulatory compliance and study documentation.
• Enter data and manage databases under supervision.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and principal investigators.

Skills

Clinical research coordination

Data management

Communication with diverse populations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

iRIS

EPIC

REDCap

Excel

Job description

This role will support research operations in the Vascular and Interventional Neurology Division, coordinating patient enrollment, data collection, and regulatory compliance for ongoing studies under the supervision of Dr. Jerome Jeevarajan. This position supports ongoing research studies for stroke and other acute injuries, with a major focus on data science and neuroimaging. The team, led by Dr. Jerome Jeevarajan, is involved in multi-center clinical trials and cutting-edge research aimed at developing more precise outcome predictions for patients recovering from severe brain injuries.

Daily tasks will include data entry, brain imaging processing, direct patient interaction, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates will have experience with clinical research coordination, including clinical data abstraction and obtaining informed consent from patients.

Familiarity with stroke or interventional neurology studies is preferred. Candidates should preferably be proficient in data management software (e.g., iRIS, EPIC, REDCap, Excel), work well in a fastpaced environment, and preferably demonstrate the ability to operate independently with minimal supervision. The ability to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations is preferred.

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.