Research Assistant I - Anesthesiology (Dr. Liang lab)

About the Role

Our Department of Anesthesiology is seeking a Research Assistant to join Dr. Yafen Liang's lab, which focuses on Cardiovascular Anesthesiology. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, perform laboratory experiments and activities to support research objectives, including handling biological samples, conducting experiments, and collecting data.
• Collect, organize, and prepare research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers.
• Update notebooks, records, and databases as needed.
• Maintain a clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• Order laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff.
• Stay abreast of new and updated procedures and protocols for the research laboratory; maintain compliance with required training.
• May participate in continuing education programs, seminars, and workshops.
• As needed, coordinate the work of technicians to ensure efficient, timely, and high-quality results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required (may substitute with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum).
• No prior experience required.
• Must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Skills

None specified.

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.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time—totaling around 37-38 days per year).li>
• Vacation accrual increases with longevity.
• Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service).
• Retirement/pension plan.
• Work/life services, including:
  • Free financial and legal counseling.
  • Free mental health counseling services.
  • Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
  • Other employee discounts (entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.).
  • Resources for child and elder care.

This position is security-sensitive pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. Applicants may be subject to routine reviews regarding criminal history or connections to foreign adversaries to ensure the security of critical infrastructure.