Houston Methodist · 3 hours ago
Research Associate II - Urology - Chan
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expHouston Methodist is a leading academic institute, and they are seeking a Research Associate II to conduct advanced laboratory experiments on research projects. This role involves providing technical research skills, evaluating results, and overseeing other associates under minimal supervision.
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Responsibilities
Assists PI/faculty by monitoring team of Research Assistants and Post Docs 0-2 scientific activities
Provides communication of needs, issues to be addressed, and all important information necessary to ensure scientific success
Facilitates open, professional, communication to achieve mutual understanding
Role models excellent, clear, and professional communication skills to achieve mutual understanding and problem resolution
Contributes to a team-focused work environment that actively helps one another achieve scientific goals
Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team to achieve optimal department results
Ensures collaboration among all members of the research team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information as it relates to assigned system(s) in a comprehensive manner
Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance
Teaches peers and staff to critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions and follows up consistently
Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement
At PI/Faculty’s direction, organizes the workflow, proactively problem solves, anticipates needs, and manages multiple ongoing priorities
Independently handles resolution of complex problems and issues and notifies PI/Faculty of issue and resolution
Serves as escalation support for less experienced staff
Analyzes data for research grants and publications (medium to high complexity)
Maintains accurate records of all research and data collection
Completes/performs research and incorporates novel procedures and methods into research experiments as appropriate (medium complexity)
At the direction of the PI/Faculty, writes and maintains regulatory and safety committee applications/protocols
Provides advanced technical research skills and establishes test methods and procedures
Documents procedures and changes to procedure in PI/Faculty’s Lab Study Methods manual and Laboratory Notebooks
Establishes and maintains quality control of project operations including establishing appropriate controls and standards for experimental procedures
Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently, demonstrating responsible financial stewardship
Manages own time effectively and prioritizes work to achieve maximum results in a timely manner
Assists with ensuring orders for supplies are on appropriate grants
Participates in publication and grant writing at PI/Faculty direction
Determines specific research project goals and objectives to be attained
Assumes responsibility and oversight for those goals and objectives at the PI/Faculty’s direction
Assists with developing skills of lab team (staff and students) in alignment with scientific objectives
Participates in conferences and seminars
Proactively manages own professional development and completes My Development Plan
Qualification
Required
Terminal Degree with Four years' post-doctoral experience or Master of Science degree with Seven years' research experience
Four years' post-doctoral experience with Terminal Degree or Seven years' research experience with Master's degree
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing 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
Exercises independent judgment related to situations of a sensitive, confidential, and scientific nature
Ability to initiate and complete tasks with minimal supervision
Ability to deal with high volumes and rigid deadlines
Company
Houston Methodist
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brooke Graham
CEO Project Director
David P. Bernard
Chief Executive Officer & Senior Vice President
Recent News
2025-12-07
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