UTHealth Houston · 16 hours ago
Research Assistant III - OBGYN - Maternal Fetal
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expUTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. The Research Assistant III will conduct and execute complex scientific experiments and research endeavors, interpret results, and assist with various research activities to support the OBGYN – Maternal Fetal department.
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Responsibilities
Plans and implements research experiments according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: patient recruiting and screening, traditional laboratory experiments and activities, informatics, field interviewer recruiting, screening, and training and/or animal laboratories
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
May provide updates to P.I. regarding research progress
Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Prior experience in a clinical or laboratory setting
Familiarity with OBGYN research
Conducts and executes complex scientific experiments and research endeavors and interprets the results
Plans and implements research experiments according to research protocol
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
May provide updates to P.I. regarding research progress
Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes
Performs other duties as assigned
Advanced knowledge of concepts of research field assigned
Bachelor's degree in appropriate field of science or relevant experience in lieu of education
Two (2) years of related experience in a research or clinical lab environment
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
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas
Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for our 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)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
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!
Company
UTHealth Houston
UTHealth Houston educates the largest number of health care professionals in Texas.
1001-5000 employees
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