Research Technician (Family Medicine)
UTHealth Houston · Houston, TX · 2 days ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
Position Summary
The Research Technician provides routine, entry-level technical assistance in carrying out assigned duties of laboratory activities.
Position Key Accountabilities
- Washes dries and sterilizes laboratory glassware and instruments.
- Distributes clean glassware to appropriate laboratories.
- May support equipment in dry lab environments.
- Maintains a safe laboratory environment and follows safety procedures.
- Performs autoclaving and disposal of biohazardous materials.
- Conducts various routine tests in a research laboratory setting.
- Maintains reference materials and laboratory notebooks.
- Orders basic laboratory supplies and maintains equipment under the direction of the supervisor.
- Demonstrates the safe and proper use of scientific laboratory equipment.
- Cleans lab coats daily for laundry, completes laundry slips, and returns lab coats to their proper labs.
Requirements
- Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum Experience: 6 Months Of Experience In Research Lab.
Qualifications
- Preferred 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.
Benefits
- 100% paid medical premiums for 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).
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service).
- Builds your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
- We take care of our employees!
Company Information
- UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care.
- Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 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!