UTHealth Houston · 2 months ago
Research Assistant II- ACTAT- CIRCLE Lab
Houston, TX
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expUTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. The UT Heart and Vascular Institute is seeking a motivated research assistant II for translational biomedical engineering research primarily in cardiovascular disease. This role involves conducting research activities under the direction of senior research staff and ensuring the timely achievement of lab activities.
EducationHealth CareProfessional Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conducts research activities, under general direction, according to research. 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
Maintains adequate level of lab supplies to assure timely achievement of lab activities
Maintains accurate and timely records to include notebooks, records, databases, etc. as needed by the research project
Monitors laboratory and/or other supplies to ensure sufficient inventory to support research projects. Ensures quality of reagents or other supplies
Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department
As needed, coordinates the work of laboratory technicians, support staff and other assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results. Answers questions or resolves problems regarding routine or more complex duties
Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes
May participate in continuing education programs, workshops and seminars
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education
One year of related experience in a research or clinical lab environment
General knowledge and some detailed concepts of research field assigned
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects
This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas
Preferred
Knowledge of computer programming preferred, (preferably using Python and/or Matlab)
Background in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Bioengineering is preferred
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 provides resources for health care education, innovation, and scientific discovery.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$28.6MKey Investors
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeNational Cancer InstituteCDMRP
2024-10-09Grant· $2.5M
2024-10-08Grant· $4.8M
2023-11-09Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Michael Tramonte
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Melissa Pifko
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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