Research Assistant jobs at Baylor College of Medicine

The Center for Precision Health (CPH) at UTHealth Houston School of Biomedical Informatics (SBMI), seeks an exceptional candidate for an open-rank research faculty, non-tenure track position in precision medicine and bioinformatics. UTHealth Houston a leading academic health center, is in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center (TMC), located in cosmopolitan Houston, Texas, the fourth largest city in the United States. SBMI currently offers Ph.D. and Master's degrees; it also features certificate programs in biomedical and health informatics. RESPONSIBILITIES: The candidate will provide technical expertise to lead in the development of study design, sample or data collection, pipeline development, data analysis, results interpretation, manuscript writing, and grant proposal preparation. Collaborative research with other faculty in the Center for Precision Health, at SBMI, and across UTHealth Houston and the Texas Medical Center (e.g., MD Anderson Cancer Center and Baylor College of Medicine, etc.) is also strongly encouraged. This position provides opportunities to supervise postdoctoral fellows and lead projects or team research initiatives, as well as develop grant applications. QUALIFICATIONS: * Doctoral degree in one of the following areas: bioinformatics, genomics, genetics, computational biology, biomedical informatics, bioengineering, medicine, biostatistics, computer science, or a related discipline. * Record of verifiable and published research and method development in bioinformatics, genetics, or genomics. * Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Candidate with a machine learning and single-cell omics background and the potential to obtain extramural funding is strongly preferred. HOW TO APPLY: Note that all application materials must be submitted through the UTHealth Houston online system. As part of the application process, the candidate should provide a current curriculum vitae, a research statement, contact information for three references, and a cover letter describing qualifications and career goals. APPOINTMENTS/BENEFITS: This position is a full-time, 12-month appointment on the non-tenure track, renewable yearly. SALARY: Competitive and dependent upon qualifications and experience.

What We Are Looking For Baylor University is seeking a Research Assistant in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department. The research assistant will work in Dr. Lee's Micro/Nano Devices and Systems Laboratory. A Bachelor's degree and less than a year of relevant work experience are required. A Bachelor's degree and less than a year of relevant work experience are preferred. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. What You Will Do * Support PhD students on active research projects involving implantable micro devices for bone growth applications, liquid metal artificial muscles, and electrochemical sensors for greenhouse gas detection * Design, fabricate, and test device performance * Procure and install laboratory equipment * Maintain the lab with attention to chemical safety * Oversee the day-to-day operations of research * Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission * Ability to comply with university policies * Maintain regular and punctual attendance What You Can Expect As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages. Explore & Engage Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!

An open, fully funded position for a research assistant is available in the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases at the University of Texas Health San Antonio (UTHSA) (https://biggsinstitute.org/) Clinical and Population Cores. We are looking for an exceptional candidate with interest in clinical research to join a collaborative team of clinicians, epidemiologists, research coordinators, statisticians, and more, conducting state-of-the art research on dementia. The position provides opportunities to work with teams conducting research on dementia as part of the NIA-funded South Texas Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) and additional grants. The candidate will work closely with the Investigators and team members to participate in a variety of activities including recruitment, consenting, administering cognitive assessments, documentation, data entry, and quality control review. The candidate will perform diverse research and administrative duties requiring sound judgment. The candidate must be self-motivated and comfortable accepting feedback and guidance from colleagues. The ability to work well in a team and excellent communication skills are a must. Under general supervision, responsible for providing support in a clinical research environment. Education: Bachelor's degree is required, Spanish fluency strongly preferred. Job Duties: 1. Provides routine assistance in performing assigned and delegated tasks in support of research projects with human subjects. 2. Performs assigned clerical and technical duties in a research or clinical setting. 3. Assists investigator or manager with research studies, including collection of data, memory and thinking tests, questionnaires, and data entry. 4. Performs routine tests with direction from supervisor, manager. 5. Assists in conducting a variety of research projects of limited complexity, collecting, evaluating, and interpreting data. 6. Performs all other duties as assigned. Additional Information

Under general supervision, provides routine technical assistance in performing assigned and delegated tasks in support of research projects. Responsibilities include assisting or conducting a variety of scientific experiments and research projects of limited complexity, collecting, evaluating and interpreting data for clinical and diagnostic research.

Under general supervision, provides routine technical assistance in performing assigned and delegated tasks in support of research projects. Responsibilities include assisting or conducting a variety of scientific experiments and research projects of limited complexity, collecting, evaluating and interpreting data for clinical and diagnostic research. Attention to detail by achieving thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved. Ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner. Ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently within a research environment or laboratory schedule. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, to include writing and preparing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes/other e-mail software. EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in a basic science is required. Provides routine technical assistance in performing assigned and delegated tasks in support of research projects. Performs assigned clerical and technical duties in a research or clinical lab setting. Assists investigator or higher level technician with research studies, experiments and assays including collection of data, preparation of solutions and set-up and maintenance of equipment. Performs routine tests with direction from supervisor, manager or higher level technician. Assists in conducting a variety of scientific experiments and research projects of limited complexity, collecting, evaluating, and interpreting data. Carries out general laboratory maintenance. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Under general supervision, provides routine technical assistance in performing assigned and delegated tasks in support of research projects. Responsibilities include assisting or conducting a variety of scientific experiments and research projects of limited complexity, collecting, evaluating and interpreting data for clinical and diagnostic research.

Exciting opportunity to join Dr. Turan's lab in our Department of Anesthesiology. His main interests are perioperative outcomes, postoperative pain, regional anesthesia, and persistent surgical pain. He serves as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, the highest-impact US anesthesiology journal. He has also received multiple awards for his clinical research from various societies. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 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! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * 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! Position Summary: Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. Position Key Accountabilities: * 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. Certification/Skills: General knowledge of research fields. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education. Minimum Experience: No years of experience. Physical Requirements: 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. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

UTHealth Houston's renowned Cizik School of Nursing is hiring a Research Support Assistant! The Research Support Assistant may support research that includes hospital-based education to increase safe storage of firearms, patient interviews, and longitudinal surveying of adolescents and young adults to identify the psychosocial and behavioral sequelae of firearm injury, large dataset integration, interactive mapping, and visual analytics. This role is part-time. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 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! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * 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! Position Summary: Assists research staff in basic to moderately complex tasks to support research initiatives and activities. Position Key Accountabilities: * Handles general inquiries and collects and processes paperwork related to study participants and research data collection. * Schedules study participants for interviews, educational training sessions, or clinical testing/physicals. * Conducts phone surveys with study participants. * Prepares documents and collection kits for field data collection activities. * Assists in the preparation of graphs, tables, study reports and presentation materials. * May assist in data entry. * Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: Minimum Education: High school diploma required. Must be currently enrolled or will be enrolled in Bachelor's Degree Program or higher. Minimum Experience: None. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

The Division of Rheumatology is seeking a Research Assistant III. The preferred candidates will have experience working with tissue culture, including maintaining, freezing, and thawing cell cultures, as well as harvesting cells for RNA or protein extraction. Preferred candidates will also have experience with bench work, including PCR, qPCR, Western blots, histologic staining of cells or tissues, and preparing common buffers and solutions. No work with live animals; however, the candidate will work with primary human or animal blood and tissue samples. The role also includes basic laboratory maintenance responsibilities, such as maintaining liquid nitrogen levels in tanks and CO2 levels in incubators. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 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! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * 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! Position Summary: The preferred candidates will have experience working with tissue culture, including maintaining, freezing, and thawing cell cultures, as well as harvesting cells for RNA or protein extraction. Preferred candidates will also have experience with bench work, including PCR, qPCR, Western blots, histologic staining of cells or tissues, and preparing common buffers and solutions. No work with live animals; however, the candidate will work with primary human or animal blood and tissue samples. The role also includes basic laboratory maintenance responsibilities, such as maintaining liquid nitrogen levels in tanks and CO2 levels in incubators. Position Key Accountabilities: * Plans and implements research experiments 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. * Makes independent decisions as required, which may impact research team or assigned project. * Maintains accurate and timely records which may include notebooks, records, databases, etc. as needed by the research project. * Assists with identifying type and quality of supplies needed for research project to ensure cost effectiveness and ensure smooth operations. * May monitor laboratory and/or other supplies to ensure sufficient inventory to support research projects. * May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment. * Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department. Participates in continuing education programs, seminars, and workshops. * May provide guidance and training of laboratory technicians, field interviewers, research subjects, support staff and/or other assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results. * May provide updates to P.I. regarding research progress. * Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes. * Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: Advanced knowledge of concepts of research field assigned. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in appropriate field of science or relevant experience in lieu of education. Minimum Experience: Two (2) years of related experience in a research or clinical lab environment. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

The Office of Population Health and the Center for Interprofessional Collaboration are seeking a Research Assistant to assist with operational tasks for Community Action Poverty Simulator (CAPS) events. The Poverty Simulator was developed to help raise awareness about the social determinants of health and various aspects of poverty, leading to in-depth discussions about the role healthcare providers and policy play in the overall community. Since 2023, the simulator has become a graduation requirement for all nursing, dental, and medical students. To support full-time CAPS staff, the Research Assistant will be available during CAPS sessions to address any needs that arise. This role only works about three hours a week on a part-time basis without any benefits. Position Summary: Assist the Community Action Poverty Simulator (CAPS) team in preparing and implementing the educational series. This may include internal/external communication, provision of administrative support to streamline processes for events, and improve productivity and management of educational materials, supplies, and documents Position Key Accountabilities: * Attend CAPS sessions to support operational tasks as needed. * Assist the team in coordinating nutritional supplements for learners, volunteers, and partners. * Assists with student and volunteer sign-in and other administrative tasks during CAPS events. * Fill in as a community representative when needed (script provided). * Attend CAPS sessions to support operational tasks as needed. * Assist the team in coordinating nutritional supplements for learners, volunteers, and partners. * Assists with student and volunteer sign-in and other administrative tasks during CAPS events. * Fill in as a community representative when needed (script provided). * Other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: General knowledge of research fields. Minimum Education: * Bachelor's Degree required * May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement. Minimum Experience: None Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

The position is in the Department of Neurosurgery at UTHealth. It is in the laboratory of Dr. Nitin Tandon who is engaged in neurophysiology, neuroimaging, and genetic projects on epilepsy and brain tumors. This individual will assist Dr. Tandon and his lab with epilepsy and brain tumor related data collection, analysis and manuscript production. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 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! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * 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! As part of the Texas Institute for Restorative Neurotechnologies (TIRN), at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth - ********************* we invite applications for a Research Assistant III in the lab of Dr. Nitin Tandon (****************** in the Department of Neurosurgery. POSITION SUMMARY: Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. The candidate be responsible for collecting various biological samples from patient populations, including tissue, blood, stool and CSF. They will also use the lab's expertise in multimodal approaches - fMRI, lesional analysis following epilepsy surgery, intracranial recordings and direct stimulation to analyze surgical outcomes of disease and to create and validate network level representations of language. The candidates will contribute to the research currently underway in the lab through data analysis using various computer-based software programs and they will have the opportunity to gain knowledge in the fields of reading, semantics, speech production and computational neuroscience. The candidate is expected to be highly motivated, a team player with a passion to study epilepsy and tumor conditions as well as cognitive processes using data collected by various modalities available in the lab. Given the multiple unpredictable variables and privacy issues around data collection in human patients, the individuals must possess high ethical and professional standards. POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. 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. 2. May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment. 3. Evaluates and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed. 4. Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department. 5. Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes. 6. Performs other duties as assigned. CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS: Undergraduate degree in one or more of the following: medicine, neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, mathematics, electrical engineering or computer science. Previous experience with programming in languages such as Matlab and Python are desirable - but not crucial. MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in appropriate field of science or relevant experience in lieu of education. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of related experience in a research or clinical lab environment. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. SECURITY SENSITIVE: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

The mission of The Center for Translational Injury Research (CeTIR) is to lead in the research and development of next-generation medical technologies related to hemostasis, resuscitation, and computerized decision support for trauma patients. The typical schedule for this position is 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM (12-hour per shift ) and includes weekends and holidays. The research assistant will work with trauma-related research blood samples and must be willing to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends, nights, and holidays when needed. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 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! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * 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! Position Summary: Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. Position Key Accountabilities: * 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. Certification/Skills: General knowledge of research fields. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education. Minimum Experience: No years of experience. Physical Requirements: 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. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 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! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * 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! Position Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Research Assistant to support research activities through accurate data entry, record maintenance, and administrative coordination. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established workflows while managing multiple tasks efficiently. Experience in early childhood education or related settings is a plus, as is comfort working with databases, survey tools, and other evolving systems. This role also involves providing professional email-based support to partners and stakeholders, requiring clear communication and a customer-service mindset. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Teams is essential, along with a willingness to learn new tools and contribute to a collaborative research environment. Position Key Accountabilities: * Provide reliability status on various objective and subjective coding analysis measures pertaining to projects within the department. * Perform cognitive/social/emotional assessments with children and additional interviews with teachers and families which include an extensive battery of psychological and educational based evaluations and manage appropriate research equipment and supplies. * Perform observational evaluations performed in schools and classrooms and focus on cognitive readiness activities by means of a complex live coding scheme. * Work on a range of data and information including but not limited to transferring, verifying, entering, processing, management and analysis. * Attend relevant trainings and assist in recruiting subjects (teachers, students, families, and individuals) and obtaining informed consent from potential research study participants. This often occurs in parent teacher meetings and sometimes in a family's home. * May serve in an intervention or coaching role in home or school setting to training parents or teachers in parenting, including extensive trainings and regular meetings to maintain certification and reliability. * Perform other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. * Bilingual skills in English/Spanish preferred. * Reliable personal transportation as some projects may require extensive out of town travel which will vary from Houston and surrounding areas to various sites across the state of Texas. * Human Subjects Research (HSR) by Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) within five days of employment required Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in psychology, human development, biology or relevant field or experience in lieu of degree; master's degree preferred. Minimum Experience: Experience in customer service, behavioral analysis or research experience is preferred. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. UTHealth Houston's Ophthalmology & Visual Science Department is seeking a Research Assistant I to join their team of professionals. We are looking for an individual with a strong work ethic, a sense of responsibility, self-motivation, good communication skills, and a willingness to learn and grow with the group. Our research focuses on identifying therapeutic targets for retinal diseases using animal models. If you are interested in biomedical science and want to develop general and/or specialized skills in vision research, this will be an ideal position for you. Applicants with a background in biomedical sciences will be considered. Previous experience with animal work is preferred. Responsibilities include: * 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. Minimum requirements: * BS in biomedical sciences or a related field. * Willingness to work with animals. Preferred skills: * Western blot analysis. * PCR analysis. * Immunostaining. * Microdissection. Location: 6400 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas 77030 Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 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! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * 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! Position Summary: Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. Position Key Accountabilities: * 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. Certification/Skills: General knowledge of research fields. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education. Minimum Experience: No years of experience. Physical Requirements: 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. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. UTHealth Houston's Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the McGovern Medical School is hiring for a full-time Research Assistant II to join their team of professionals. The RA II will be responsible for conducting projects involving mouse genetics and models of retinal injury, working with the Principal Investigator (PI) to design and analyze project-related experiments, performing experiments, maintaining good record-keeping, and writing reports for the PI. The candidate will be trained to perform various in vivo procedures on mouse eyes. This position is funded by grants that comprise 50% or more of the funding. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon the availability of funding for this position. Your employment may end upon the cancellation or discontinuation of the project, program, or funding. Location: 6655 Travis Street, Houston, 77030 Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 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! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * 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! Position Summary: Under general direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices. Position Key Accountabilities: * Conducts research activities, under general direction, according to research. 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. * Maintains adequate level of lab supplies to assure timely achievement of lab activities. * Maintains accurate and timely records to include notebooks, records, databases, etc. as needed by the research project. * Monitors laboratory and/or other supplies to ensure sufficient inventory to support research projects. Ensures quality of reagents or other supplies. * Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department * As needed, coordinates the work of laboratory technicians, support staff and other assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results. Answers questions or resolves problems regarding routine or more complex duties. * Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes. * May participate in continuing education programs, workshops and seminars. * Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: General knowledge and some detailed concepts of research field assigned. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education. Minimum Experience: One year of related experience in a research or clinical lab environment. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

The mission of The Center for Translational Injury Research (CeTIR) is to lead in the research and development of next-generation medical technologies related to hemostasis, resuscitation, and computerized decision support for trauma patients. The research assistant will work with trauma-related research blood samples and must be willing to work 12-hour shifts, including occasional weekends, nights, and holidays schedule. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 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! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * 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! Position Summary: Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. Position Key Accountabilities: * 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. Certification/Skills: General knowledge of research fields. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education. Minimum Experience: No years of experience. Physical Requirements: 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. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

UTHealth Houston's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Scinces' Nurturing Resilience initiative is hiring a Research Assistant I to support the implementation of a new research project evaluating the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of evidence-based interventions for trauma within pediatric primary care settings. This project will be conducted across three UTHSC pediatric primary care clinics and involves qualitative interviews, stakeholder engagement, and a stepped-care intervention model. The Research Assistant I will play a critical role in coordinating participant recruitment, scheduling and conducting semi-structured interviews, managing consent and data collection processes, maintaining study documentation, and ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory protocols. The RA will also assist with data entry and management in REDCap, transcription and coding of qualitative interviews, and coordination of stakeholder meetings and follow-up assessments. Other duties may include data collection-related activities, including administering surveys and structured assessments, entering data into databases, and assisting with data quality control and tracking participant progress through study steps. The Research Assistant will also update research records, participant tracking logs, and databases regularly to ensure data accuracy and completeness. The role may also assist in preparing meeting materials, study packets, and documentation for the lab. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 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! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * 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! Position Summary: Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. Position Key Accountabilities: * Under close supervision, conducts research activities according to research protocol for a pediatric primary care-based trauma intervention study.Research activities may include some or all of the following: participant recruitment and screening,scheduling and coordinating semi-structured qualitative interviews with caregivers, providers, and clinic staff, assisting with implementation mapping sessions; and supporting delivery of intervention activities across clinic sites. * Maintains a safe and efficient work environment, by ensuring regulatory compliance, including assisting with IRB creation, updates, and continuing reviews, and maintaining essential regulatory documentation. * 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. Certification/Skills: General knowledge of research fields. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education. Minimum Experience: No years of experience. Physical Requirements: 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. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

We are hiring immediately for a full-time Research Assistant I to join the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Brownsville, Tx. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 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! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * 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! Position Summary: Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. Position Key Accountabilities: * Under close supervision, conducts research activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: Recruit participants for community research initiatives. * Administer surveys and enter survey data as needed. * Track and conduct follow up visits with participants recruited in community intervention studies. * Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department. * Deliver educational modules to participants in home and community settings. * Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes. * Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: * General knowledge of research fields. Minimum Education: * Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education. Minimum Experience: * No years of experience. Physical Requirements: 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. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Employees in this classification provide support in an assigned research laboratory conducting specified phases of research projects. Performs work independently and responsible for developing new procedures and techniques to be utilized in the laboratory research projects. Performs work independently and responsible for developing new procedures and techniques to be utilized in the laboratory and in experiments, and new applications for standard procedures and techniques. Work is performed under usual laboratory conditions. Some hazards maybe present due to use of radioactive, carcinogenic or other potentially harmful substances. Responsibilities include ensuring overall cleanliness of the laboratory and equipment, and for ordering and maintaining an adequate stock of necessary supplies. May instruct or direct work of subordinate laboratory personnel.The position is to develop an optimized human cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (hCFTR) sequence for use in human gene therapy that maximizes biogenesis and gating efficiencies while minimizing protein length and non-native point mutations. The project involves techniques such as molecular biology, cell biology, culturing of mammalian cells, Western blots, fluorescence microscopy, and cell-based assays, including ELISA and chloride channel activity measurements. Master's degree in one of the sciences, or equivalent combination (6 years) of job-related experience and college education. Experience may be substituted for college education on a year for year basis.