Research Assistant II (IMM- The Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine)

About the role

UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. The Research Assistant II, under general direction, conducts basic/translational research, which may include animal work and other research activities. Research activities may include handling biological samples, performing laboratory experiments and activities, and data collection. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees
• Generous time off: holidays, preventative leave day, vacation and sick time (equates to around 37–38 days per year); vacation accrual increases with longevity
• 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
• Employee discounts (entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.)
• Resources for child and elder care

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory experiments and activities to support research objectives
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation including notebooks, records, databases, etc.
• May prepare graphic representations of data results
• 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
• Stays abreast of new and updated procedures and protocols for research laboratory
• Maintains compliance with required training
• May participate in continuing education programs, seminars, and workshops
• As needed, coordinates the work of laboratory technicians, support staff and other assistants
• Answers questions or resolves problems regarding routine or more complex duties
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree required (may substitute equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement)
• Experience: 2 years of specialized experience in research or lab environment required (may substitute equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement)
• Skills: Specialized knowledge of research fields

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.