Research Assistant III - Project HOMES - Austin, TX at UTHealth in Austin, Texas

Job Description:

Department: School of Public Health- Austin Regional Campus

Location: Austin, TX

Position Type: Full Time / Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

Conducts and executes complex scientific experiments and research endeavors and interprets the results.This position would support Project HOMES (Housing for MAT Opioid Expanded Services).

Position Key Accountabilities:

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 setting.
May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.

Preferred Experience:

Familiarity with the substance use recovery community.

Experience with community organizations and outreach programs.

Abillity to speak, read, write in Spanish highly preferred.

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