Research Technician (Family Medicine)

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!