Research Associate - Neurology (Dr. Lin)

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UTHealth Houston in Houston, TX invites applications for a Research Associate in the Kevin Lin Lab (Neurology). The position supports senior researchers with experiments (animal drug treatments, cell culture, immunohistochemistry), manages the animal colony, and assists with data collection and initial analysis.

Preferred qualifications include familiarity with GraphPad Prism, ability to work with mice (training provided), a Pharm.D.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; Master's preferred.
• 3 years of related research experience; may substitute with additional education.
• Experience with rodent handling and basic lab techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and direct research activities in neurovascular projects.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Support with manuscript preparation and grant proposals.

Skills

GraphPad Prism

Rodents (mice)

Pharmacology theory

Pharmacokinetics

Excipients principles

MS Office

Education

Pharm.D.

Job description

This position will support the Kevin Lin Lab (Neurology). The lab focuses its projects on neurovascular coupling and the brain-blood barrier integrity, with emphasis on the role of protein arginine methyltransferases (PRMTs). The Research Associate will support the senior researchers on various activities: general experiments (animal drug treatments, cell culture, immunohistochemistry), handling the animal colony, collecting and evaluating data, and helping with some custodial activities, like autoclaving and washing glassware.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge on scientific graphic software (like GraphPad Prism).
• This position will require working with rodents (mice). No previous experience necessary - training will be provided.
• Pharm.D. background.
• Theory of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and principles of excipients.
• Knowledge in Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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 Associates plans, conducts, and directs a wide variety of research processes. Assists with the day-to-day activities for research project(s) and may impact the success of the research project(s).

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Collects, evaluates, interprets, and documents research data to accomplish the objectives of various scientific experiments and research projects.
• Supports project direction and outcomes by identifying opportunities to enhance, terminate, or re-direct research activities.
• Maintains quality control checks and a safe environment in compliance with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes.
• Evaluates and interprets data and provides results to investigators to support publication.
• Provides direction and training to lab staff to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results in compliance with all protocols, guidelines, regulations, etc.
• Assist in the preparation and writing of research reports, manuscripts, papers, and grant proposals for presentation and publication.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• None

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree in a related field required Master's Degree preferred

Minimum Experience:

3 years of related research experience 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.
• 791.4. Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.