Research Assistant III - Neurology (Stroke Prevention & Community Brain Health Program)

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums

Generous vacation time

Longevity pay

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

UTHealth Houston in Houston seeks a detail-oriented Research Assistant III to support basic science and translational projects through data collection, analysis, literature reviews, documentation, and quality control.

You will maintain accurate research records, analyze and interpret data, prepare reports and presentations, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while upholding integrity, accuracy, and timely completion of project objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; may substitute with equivalent years of experience.
• 4 years of advanced experience in a research or lab environment.
• Maintains accurate records, analyzes data, and prepares reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex basic science/translational experiments according to protocol.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare research reports/manuscripts.
• Assist in interpretation of results and updates to Principal Investigator.
• Ensure clean lab environment and manage supplies.
• Provide guidance to support staff as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Report writing

Collaboration

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Detail-oriented and highly motivated Research Assistant III with experience supporting research projects through data collection, analysis, literature reviews, documentation, and quality control.

Preferred:

Skilled in maintaining accurate research records, analyzing and interpreting data, preparing reports and presentations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrates strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with a commitment to research integrity, accuracy, and timely completion of project objectives.

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 III, under the minimal direction of senior research staff, conducts and executes complex basic science/ translational experiments and research tasks and assists in the interpretation of the results.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Under minimal supervision, implements planned research experiments according to research protocol.
• Maintains accurate and timely records which may include notebooks, records, databases, etc. as needed by the research project. May assist in the preparation and writing of research reports, manuscripts, papers, and grant proposals for presentation and publication.
• Maintains clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• 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 procedures and protocols for research laboratory. Must complete required training. May participates in continuing education programs, seminars, and workshops.
• May provide guidance and training for support staff to ensure efficient, timely and high-quality results.
• May provide updates to Principal Investigator regarding research progress.
• Makes independent decisions as required, which may impact research team or assigned project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of the concepts of research tasks

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree required May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.

Minimum Experience:

4 years of advanced experience in a research or lab environment required 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.

Security Sensitive:

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code

• 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.