UTHealth Houston · 1 day ago
Research Assistant III - Neurosurgery
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 support research projects in the Department of Neurosurgery, focusing on data collection and analysis related to epilepsy and brain tumors, while ensuring compliance with research protocols and maintaining accurate records.
EducationHealth CareProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Under close supervision, conducts research activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: obtain consent, data collection, data entry, traditional laboratory experiments and activities, maintain accurate records, databases, etc., programming and informatics
May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment
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
Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree in one or more of the following: medicine, neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, mathematics, electrical engineering or computer science
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
High ethical and professional standards
Preferred
Previous experience with programming in languages such as Matlab and Python
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
H1B Sponsorship
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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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