Research Technician II (Dermatology)

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-renowned institution that is dedicated to healthcare education and innovation. In this role, you will provide technical assistance in research projects, conducting tests and analyzing specimens in a clinical laboratory. Your contributions will help improve patient care and advance scientific discovery. The organization values its employees, offering a comprehensive rewards package including generous time off, paid medical premiums, and wellness programs. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

100% Paid Medical Premiums

Generous Time Off

Longevity Pay

Retirement/Pension Plan

Free Financial Counseling

Free Mental Health Counseling

Gym Membership Discounts

Employee Discounts

Resources for Child and Elder Care

Qualifications

• Experience in a research laboratory setting is preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is advantageous for communication.

Responsibilities

• Conducts tests and analyzes specimens in a laboratory setting.
• Collects patient data and processes blood and urine samples.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Bilingual in Spanish

Laboratory Techniques

Data Collection

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Centrifuge

UV Light Microscope

Autoclave Machine

Pipet Washer

Job description

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.

Experience in phlebotomy preferred.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

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:

Provides technical assistance in carrying out assigned duties of research projects.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Prepares, conducts, records, and analyzes various tests in a clinical and/or diagnostic laboratory setting involved in research.
2. Collects appropriate patient history data. Research subjects may range from traumatically injured central nervous system and burn patients, patients with respiratory disorders, and rheumatology patients.
3. Collects human and animal blood and urine specimens and conducts various tests involving chemical and carcinogenic agents, animal psychophysics, retinal histology, and various tissue cultures. Collection techniques includes data collection, assays, cell passaging, arterial punctures, obtaining blood samples, and performing rheumatologic tests.
4. Processes blood and urine specimens to obtain tests results.
5. Performs tests using a centrifuge, UV light microscope with fluorescent attachment, autoclave machine, and pipet washer equipment.
6. Cleans and sterilizes all glassware, instruments, and pipets.
7. Orders and stocks laboratory with supplies.
8. Obtains and photocopies reference materials.
9. Maintains a safe laboratory environment and follows safety procedures.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

None.

Experience in phlebotomy preferred.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Minimum Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Experience:

Two years of research laboratory experience.
May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 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.