UTHealth Houston · 3 hours ago
Senior Research Scientist - Integrative Biology and Pharmacology
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expUTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. The Senior Research Scientist will coordinate and supervise major biomedical research projects, providing advanced scientific and technical expertise to formulate and implement research methodologies, while also managing laboratory operations and staff.
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Responsibilities
Identifies and assesses feasibility and significance of research projects. Formulates a project or identifies a problem by using information and data obtained through contact with other researchers, physicians, or literature searches. Conducts a feasibility study in terms of staff, time, and resources. If the findings are favorable, designs the procedures and establishes a research methodology to investigate and solve the problem
Designs, executes, and interprets the results of complex biomedical and scientific experiments using advanced equipment, complex technique methods, and procedures. Performs research to provide clues for health care professionals to utilize in preventative medicine and in the diagnosis and treatment of patients in the future
Formulates and implements new research techniques to enable projects to be carried out efficiently and ensures successful completion of assigned goals
Stays abreast of new biomedical progress and technological advances in order to upgrade research skills and produce better and faster results. Researches literature for new biomedical progress and technological advances to upgrade research skills
Collaborates and submits research findings for publication to advance the scientific knowledge of others. Results and findings are submitted through written research papers, public presentation at local or national meetings, or personal exchanges with faculty member and other scientists
Assists the principal investigator in obtaining grant funds and other types of financial support
Maintains lab equipment, assists in necessary repairs, and promotes a safe laboratory environment. Ensures direct reports follow safety procedures and attends basic safety training courses
Manages Human Resources activities for direct reports in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
PhD or MD
Expertise in mouse experiments, including genotyping, tumor cell injection, and tissue harvesting
Experience with flow cytometry analysis and immune cell profiling
Doctorate Degree
Four (4) years of experience in related research environment
Verifiable publications within the field of the research project
Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2)
Permanent residency 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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