Research Assistant III - Community & General Pediatrics

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Houston is seeking a Research Assistant III to support pediatric research efforts. The role involves conducting experiments, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with protocols. The position offers a supportive environment with generous benefits, including paid medical premiums and ample time off.

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

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience in a research or clinical lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and executes complex scientific experiments and research endeavors.
• Plans and implements research experiments according to research protocol.
• Maintains accurate and timely records for research projects.

Skills

Research

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in appropriate field of science

Job description

Research Assistant III - Community & General Pediatrics

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The Department of Pediatrics aims to: provide the highest quality and cost-efficient medical care to infants, children, and adolescents entrusted to us; advance the knowledge in biomedical, clinical, and behavioral science through our research programs; and provide excellence and innovation in the training of the next generation of pediatricians and sub-specialists through our medical student, residency and fellowship programs.

The position is with our department of Community and General Pediatrics.

The clinical care we provide is complemented by pioneering basic and clinical research conducted by our physician-scientists.

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:

Conducts and executes complex scientific experiments and research endeavors and interprets the results.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Plans and implements research experiments 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.
• Makes independent decisions as required, which may impact research team or assigned project.
• Maintains accurate and timely records which may include notebooks, records, databases, etc. as needed by the research project.
• Assists with identifying type and quality of supplies needed for research project to ensure cost effectiveness and ensure smooth operations.
• May monitor laboratory and/or other supplies to ensure sufficient inventory to support research projects.
• May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department. Participates in continuing education programs, seminars, and workshops.
• May provide guidance and training of laboratory technicians, field interviewers, research subjects, support staff and/or other assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results.
• May provide updates to P.I. regarding research progress.
• Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Certification/Skills:

Advanced knowledge of concepts of research field assigned.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in appropriate field of science or relevant experience in lieu of education.

Minimum Experience:

Two (2) years 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 up to 10 pounds frequently 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

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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