Research Assistant II - Microbiology And Molecular Genetics

UTHealth; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Texas is seeking a Research Assistant to support various research projects. This role involves conducting research activities, maintaining lab supplies, and ensuring compliance with protocols. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of experience in a research or clinical lab environment. Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing healthcare through research.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience in a research or clinical lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research activities under general direction.
• Maintains accurate and timely records.
• Coordinates work of laboratory technicians and support staff.

Skills

Research Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Position Summary:

Under general direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Conducts research activities, under general direction, according to research. 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.
• Maintains adequate level of lab supplies to assure timely achievement of lab activities.
• Maintains accurate and timely records to include notebooks, records, databases, etc. as needed by the research project.
• Monitors laboratory and/or other supplies to ensure sufficient inventory to support research projects. Ensures quality of reagents or other supplies.
• Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department
• As needed, coordinates the work of laboratory technicians, support staff and other assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results. Answers questions or resolves problems regarding routine or more complex duties.
• Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes.
• May participate in continuing education programs, workshops and seminars.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• General knowledge and some detailed concepts of research field assigned.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in lieu of education.

Minimum Experience:

• One year of related experience in a research or clinical lab environment.
• May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds 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.