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Research Assistant III at UTHealth in Houston, Texas

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:


POSITION SUMMARY:

Coordinates animal experiments, conducts and executes complex scientific experiments with animals, analyzes data, and participates in interpretation of results.

IMM - Molecular Imaging

Full Time

TMC

Nonexempt

POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Assists in the development and maintenance of animal protocols, including working with internal and external investigators.
  • Plans, schedules, and implements preclinical research experiments according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: complex animal imaging, animal dosing, necropsy, and compilation of results.
  • Makes independent decisions as required, which may impact research team or assigned project
  • Maintains accurate and timely records which may include notebooks, records, databases, etc. as needed by the research project.
  • Assists with identifying type and quality of supplies needed for research project to ensure cost effectiveness and ensure smooth operations.
  • May monitor laboratory and/or other supplies to ensure sufficient inventory to support research projects.
  • May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
  • Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department. Participates in continuing education programs, seminars, and workshops.
  • May provide guidance and training of laboratory technicians, field interviewers, research subjects, support staff and/or other assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high-quality results
  • Provides updates to P.I. regarding research progress.
  • Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Certification/Skills:

    Advanced knowledge of concepts of research field assigned.

    Minimum Education:

    Bachelor's degree in appropriate field of science or relevant experience in lieu of education.

    Minimum Experience:

    Two (2) years of related experience in a research or clinical lab environment.
    May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.

    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. This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.

    Security Sensitive:

    This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215





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