Research Assistant I - Internal Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care, & Sleep Medicine

About the role

We are hiring a Research Assistant I (Part-time, 20hrs) to join the UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School Department of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care, & Sleep Medicine. In this role, you will support PI's research and quality improvement initiatives by assisting with data collection, data entry, literature reviews, and maintaining study-related documentation. The individual will collaborate with research team members to support project implementation, monitor project progress, and assist with preparing reports, presentations, and other research-related materials.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, conducts basic/translational research which may include animal work and other activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: handle biological samples, laboratory experiments and activities, and data collection.

Key Accountabilities

• Under general supervision, performs laboratory experiments and activities to support research objectives
• Collects, organize and prepares research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed
• Maintains clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment
• Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff
• Stays abreast of new and updated procedures and protocols for the research laboratory. Must maintain compliance with required training. May participate in continuing education programs, seminars, and workshops
• As needed, may coordinate the work of technicians to ensure efficient, timely and high-quality results
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required (may substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement)
• Minimum Experience: None

Skills

• Certification/Skills: None specified

Benefits

• 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)
• Retirement/pension plan
• 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

Schedule

Part-time, 20hrs per week.

Pay

Not specified in the posting.