Research Assistant I - Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

UTHealth in; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UTHealth Houston is seeking two Research Assistants to support research projects in the Texas Medical Center. This role involves conducting research activities, performing phlebotomy, and maintaining laboratory safety. Join a team dedicated to improving patient outcomes through innovative research.

Benefits

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

Resources for child and elder care

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research activities according to research protocol.
• Perform phlebotomy for research participants.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and work area.

Skills

General knowledge of research fields

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Research Assistant I - Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (Finance)

UTHealth Houston Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is hiring two Research Assistants to join their team of professionals in the Texas Medical Center as part of the Wellcome Leap Study. Under the close direction of senior research staff, the Research Assistants will conduct activities to support research projects, including performing phlebotomy on research participants.

This project aims to identify biosignatures for predicting long-term clinical outcomes in patients treated with opioids for pain management following trauma injury.

We use behavioral, genomics, and bioinformatics pipelines to characterize opioid-induced gene expression dynamics among trauma patients prescribed opioids at discharge. Based on results from this study, we will develop a high-throughput screening assay to predict risk for opioid use disorder.

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 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 the close supervision of senior research staff, the Research Assistant conducts activities to support research projects.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Conduct research activities according to research protocol, including patient recruiting and screening, laboratory experiments, informatics, field interviewing, and animal laboratory work.
2. Perform phlebotomy for research participants.
3. Maintain laboratory equipment and work area for safety and efficiency.
4. Collect, evaluate, and interpret research data; update notebooks, records, and databases.
5. Stay updated on new and revised research protocols.
6. Order laboratory and other supplies as directed.
7. Coordinate work of laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure quality results.
8. Comply with all policies, rules, regulations, and codes.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

General knowledge of research fields.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education.

Minimum Experience:

None required.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly. May involve work with hazardous agents.

Security Sensitive:

This position may be security sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code § 51.215.

Residency Requirement:

Must reside and work in Texas permanently.