Research Scientist at Houston Methodist in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY
The Research Scientist is primarily engaged in research or research-related services to the institution, e.g. direction of research core facilities. The role is limited to one that is primarily supportive in nature. This includes scientists who are not on an independent path in terms of external grant funding and publications, and individuals whose job is to serve and support TMHRI.
The expectation for faculty on the Research Track is that full salary support must be maintained by the supervising faculty member(s). This salary support can be constituted from extramural funding, philanthropic funding, start up support, or any combination thereof.

Requirements:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PEOPLE (10%)

1. Under the direction of a Principal Investigator, coordinates and provides technical direction to the work activities of research staff engaged in projects (EF).

FINANCE (25%)

1. Participates in grant writing


2. Designs, develops, or adapts equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results (EF).

QUALITY/SAFETY (25%)

1. Establishes procedures to be applied for projects (EF).


2. Performs and supervises those procedures which require a highly developed technical skill (EF).


3. Follows all safety rules while on the job. Reports accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards.


4. Completes all hospital required and job-related in-services and applies the information as needed.


5. Reviews scientific literature (EF).

SERVICE (20%)

1. Analyzes data and interprets data (EF).


2. Demonstrates the components of the ICARE values statement.


3. Performs other duties as assigned.

GROWTH/INNOVATION (20%)

1. Compiles, writes, and submits project results to the principle investigator (EF).


2. Defines problems and possible solutions as dictated by the research project (EF).


3. Participates in writing manuscripts and publications

This position description is not intended to be all inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. The Methodist Hospital reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Ph.D.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Varies

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
None

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Company Profile:

A cornerstone of Houston Methodist's strategic vision as a source for leading care, Houston Methodist Academic Institute conducts ground breaking translational and clinical research to provide the best care to patients in our community and around the world. At Houston Methodist, fostering innovations with the potential for clinical application is at the very heart of what we do. Our interdisciplinary teams of clinicians and researchers are committed to streamlining the process of translating discoveries into treatments and cures for our patients.

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