Research Assistant I - Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences' BD2

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums for full‑t​

Generous time off

Longevity Pay

Retirement/pension plan

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

UTHealth Houston's Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is hiring a Research Assistant I for the BD2: Breakthrough Discoveries for Thriving with Bipolar Disorder project. The role involves basic to translational research, handling biological samples, laboratory experiments, data collection, and supporting principal investigators.

Minimum education is a Bachelor's Degree with at least 1 year of research experience preferred; willingness to learn phlebotomy is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of research experience preferred.
• Familiarity with IRB/IEC requirements, GCP documentation, and basic wet lab skills.
• Must be willing to learn phlebotomy (blood draws).

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments and activities to support research objectives.
• Collect, organize, and prepare data for investigators; update notebooks, records, and databases.
• Maintain clean laboratory equipment and work areas to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Order laboratory supplies as directed by senior staff.
• Stay updated on procedures and protocols; participate in ongoing education, seminars, and workshops.
• Coordinate work of technicians when needed; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

IRB familiarity

GCP documentation

Phlebotomy

Wet lab skills

Research experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

UTHealth Houston's Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is hiring a Research Assistant I for BD2: Breakthrough Discoveries for Thriving with Bipolar Disorder project! BD2 is designed to fill gaps in understanding of bipolar type I disorder, and involves collecting information that may help change or improve the way bipolar disorder is treated in the future.

At least 1 year of experience is preferred. Experience may include conducting research, including familiarity with IRB/IEC requirements, GCP documentation practices, and basic wet lab skills. Candidates must be able to perform or be willing to learn phlebotomy (drawing blood).

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:

• 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.