Research Specialist

About the role

The Kortum Lab in Rice University’s Department of Bioengineering seeks a Research Specialist to support translational clinical research involving optical microscopy for evaluation of margin status during cancer surgery.

Responsibilities

• Conducts specialized research and experiments involving array microscope technologies
• Assembles, tests, and maintains array microscopes and sample preparation systems in support of clinical studies
• Participates in the preparation of instrumentation and software for clinical studies
• Operates instruments and collects data in clinical settings, including operating rooms and pathology laboratories
• Captures, tracks, and analyzes data and implements quality-control procedures
• Communicates results through verbal presentations and written reports
• Interacts appropriately with clinical personnel and study subjects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, physics, or a related field
• One or more (1+) years of related experience

Qualifications

• Good scientific and numerical skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a team environment, participate actively, collaborate, and motivate others in the lab
• Critical thinking, technical, and data collection skills
• Statistical and graphical analysis skills
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards in accordance with approved clinical research protocols
• Ability to plan and schedule effectively
• Ability to interact appropriately with clinical personnel and study subjects

Skills

• Listening, verbal and written communication, analytical, and research skills
• Good scientific and numerical skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a team environment, participate actively, collaborate, and motivate others in the lab
• Critical thinking, technical, and data collection skills
• Statistical and graphical analysis skills
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards in accordance with approved clinical research protocols
• Ability to plan and schedule effectively
• Ability to interact appropriately with clinical personnel and study subjects

Benefits

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Pay

Hiring Range: $42,925 - $52,900 annually

Schedule

This position is exclusively on-site, with duties performed in person on the Rice University campus during the department’s regular business hours. When clinical studies are underway, the Research Specialist may frequently travel between Rice and collaborating institutions in the adjacent Texas Medical Center to operate and maintain instruments. Occasional schedule adjustments may be required to support clinical research activities.

Additional Functions

• Travels between Rice University and collaborating institutions in the adjacent Texas Medical Center as needed to operate and maintain research instruments

Rice Mission and Values

Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.