UTHealth Houston · 2 days ago
Research Assistant I - Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences' HOMES
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expUTHealth Houston's Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is seeking a Research Assistant to support the HOMES Program. This role involves conducting data collection and process monitoring according to SAMHSA and NIH research protocols under the supervision of senior research staff.
EducationHealth CareProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Under close supervision, conducts research activities according to the SAMHSA-funded UTHealth HOMES and National Institutes of Health (NIH) research protocols. Research activities may include some or all of the following: participant recruiting, screening, enrollment, and assisting with informed consent. data collection, administration of clinical assessments and 6-month follow-up assessments. Additionally, 20% of the project effort will be devoted to developing motivational interviewing scripts for chatbot development
Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates records and databases as needed
Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research project
Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff
As needed, may coordinate 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 or relevant experience in lieu of education
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
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
Education and/or experience working with mental health, substance use, medical, or social services systems, including individuals who are unhoused
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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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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