Research Assistant III - MSB-Ob/Gyn-Maternal Fetal

UTHealth; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare education and innovation is seeking a dedicated research professional. This role involves conducting complex scientific experiments, planning and implementing research protocols, and ensuring high-quality results. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a supportive environment with generous time off, wellness programs, and a robust retirement plan. If you have a passion for research and want to make a difference in the world, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums

Generous time off (37-38 days per year)

Longevity Pay

Retirement/Pension plan

Free financial and legal counseling

Free mental health counseling

Gym membership discounts

Employee discounts on entertainment

Resources for child and elder care

Qualifications

• Conducts complex scientific experiments and interprets results.
• Plans research experiments and maintains accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Implements research experiments and makes independent decisions.
• Monitors supplies and maintains clean laboratory equipment.

Skills

Research Methodology

Data Analysis

Patient Recruitment

Laboratory Techniques

Protocol Development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science

Research Certification (e.g., SOCRA)

Job description

Larry C. Gilstrap, MD, Center for Perinatal and Women’s Health Research, is the Clinical Trials Coordinating Center for the Obstetrics and Gynecology department at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center of Houston (UTHealth). The center is designed with the mindset that clinical research should not be an arduous process. The goal of the center is to facilitate the process of developing a clinical trial from inception to termination with ease and efficiency. The Gilstrap Center is responsible for coordinating and facilitating all aspects of conducting clinical trials and interventional studies, including clinical operations; oversight of all committees and working groups; development of the protocol, consent, manual of operations, and all amendments; definition and management of study budgets; database development and maintenance; monitoring of study progress; coordination with data analysis, presentations, and publications.

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:

1. 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.
2. Makes independent decisions as required, which may impact research team or assigned project.
3. Maintains accurate and timely records which may include notebooks, records, databases, etc. as needed by the research project.
4. Assists with identifying type and quality of supplies needed for research project to ensure cost effectiveness and ensure smooth operations.
5. May monitor laboratory and/or other supplies to ensure sufficient inventory to support research projects.
6. May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
7. Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department. Participates in continuing education programs, seminars, and workshops.
8. 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.
9. May provide updates to P.I. regarding research progress.
10. Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes.
11. 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.

Preferred Experience:

3 years clinical research experience

Research certification. i.e. SOCRA

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.