UTHealth Houston · 1 day ago
Research Assistant I - Ophthalmology
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expUTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. The Ophthalmology & Visual Science Department is seeking a Research Assistant I to support research projects focused on identifying therapeutic targets for retinal diseases using animal models.
EducationHealth CareProfessional Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Under supervision, perform both in vitro and in vivo experiments and maintain accurate experimental records
Conduct data analyses, interpret results, summarize findings, and present them to the Principal Investigator
Perform various duties as needed to support the function of the position
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
BS in biomedical sciences or a related field
Willingness to work with animals
General knowledge of research fields
Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education
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
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas
Preferred
Western blot analysis
PCR analysis
Immunostaining
Microdissection
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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