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Houston Methodist · 2 months ago

Research Assistant - Infectious Disease - Smallwood

US-TX-Houston

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Houston Methodist is a healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and advancing medical research. They are seeking a Research Assistant III to provide senior-level research support, including scientific writing and data analysis, while assisting scientists with various laboratory and department research activities.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Providing senior level of research support that may include scientific writing and data analysis

Performing a wide variety of complex tasks requiring practical understanding of scientific techniques and advanced knowledge of scientific theory

Assisting scientists, both independently and collaboratively, with investigative procedures

Performing various assays, imaging experiments and other technical duties to assist with laboratory and/or department research activities

May be required to work with animal models and/or human subjects

Promoting a positive work environment and leading the team to be dynamic and a focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results

Participating in laboratory and/or department meetings

Role modeling excellent, clear and professional communication skills to achieve mutual understanding and problem resolution

Collaborating with all members of the research team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information as it relates to assigned system(s) in a comprehensive manner

Performing chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology or other scientific techniques with sufficient autonomy under the general experimental guidance of the Principal Investigator (PI)

Assisting with implementation and education of department-based safety initiatives and standards of practice

May perform collection of blood, tissue or other biological specimen

May perform bench chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology or other scientific techniques with sufficient autonomy under the general experimental guidance of the PI

Reviewing work of research team

Collecting, recording, compiling and analyzing complex data

Leading the implementation and education of departmental based safety initiatives and standards of practice

Overseeing equipment calibration, certification and maintenance agreements

Using resources efficiently; does not waste supplies

Evaluating and reporting on inventory levels

Contributing towards department financial targets, optimizing efficiency and other areas according to department specifications

Participation in the development or establishment of new laboratory and/or department procedures

Training in new techniques as they emerge as appropriate

Ensuring own career discussions occur with appropriate management

Qualification

Scientific writingData analysisMolecular biologyMicrobiologyChemistryAnimal modelsHuman subjects researchLeadership skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTime management

Required

Bachelor of Arts or Science in a related field

Four years' relevant experience in research and/or academic field

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

Demonstrates independent judgment and discretion to recognize problems, identify causes and take corrective action

Demonstrates strong training, leadership and mentoring skills

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, quickly shift tasks and adapt to a rapidly changing environment

Ability to offer suggestions and implement change to enhance efficiency and organization of department operations

Company

Houston Methodist

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Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.houstonmethodist.org/

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