UTHealth Houston · 2 months ago
Research Assistant I/II - School of Dentistry - Rajderkar Lab (Full-Time)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expUTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education and scientific discovery. The Rajderkar Lab is seeking a full-time Research Assistant I/II to conduct molecular biology experiments and support research projects focused on gene regulation in dental and craniofacial morphogenesis and regeneration.
EducationHealth CareProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Conducts research activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: patient recruiting and screening, traditional laboratory experiments and activities, screening and training and/or animal laboratories
Must maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment
Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers
Maintains and updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed
Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department
Orders laboratory and/or other supplies and maintains laboratory inventory to support research activities
As needed, may coordinate the work of laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high-quality results
Answers questions or resolves problems regarding routine or more complex duties
Maintains professionalism and is a collegial colleague on the team
May participate in continuing education programs, workshops and seminars
Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes
Performs other duties as assigned
Under close supervision, conducts research activities 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
May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment
Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed
Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department
Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff
As needed, may coordinate the work of laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results
Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Biology or a related discipline is preferred with ideally 1-2 years of laboratory experience
Candidates with a master's or PhD degree in relevant fields will be considered
Experience with genomics tools, bioinformatics analysis and statistics is desirable
General knowledge of research fields
No years of experience
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly and/or a negligible amount 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
Candidates with bench skills and experience with mouse colony management, handling live mice, dissecting and processing tissues for downstream experiments are preferred
Statement of Research (optional)
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
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