Research Technician jobs at Baylor College of Medicine

Under general supervision, responsible for providing a wide variety of moderately complex to complex technical support for a clinical research facility.

Under general supervision, responsible for providing a wide variety of moderately complex to complex technical support for a clinical research facility. Possesses fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization. Ability to communicate and liaise with research participants, research team members, and other relevant partner/key stakeholders. Ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner. Ability to perform multiple requests simultaneously while maintaining quality and accuracy. Able to adapt to a controlled laboratory environment and learn new software or database systems. Excellent interpersonal skills; comfortable interacting on a daily basis with supervisors and other staff. Experience Three (3) years experience or one (1) year experience with an Associate's degree is required. Assists in evaluating research methods, procedures, and techniques based on established objectives. Implements quality control through tracking, recording, verifying, and validating laboratory data and forms. Provides assistance in manipulating, computing, and analyzing data using complex statistical computer software. Assists in searching source materials for research projects. Performs library research, including finding literature and copying articles. Assists in instructing an academic section in research methods, procedures and safety. Performs all other duties as assigned.

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.

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.

Under limited supervision, responsible for the operation of clinical research studies with one or more faculty members or managers within a recognized unit. Assists with research project tasks to include recruitment, data collection, and the day to day operations of research projects. May act as liaison with other departments, divisions and organizations. Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner. Demonstrated ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes/other email software. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, to include writing and preparing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence. Experience Two (2) years of related experience is required. Plans, organizes and conducts one or more small or moderately complex clinical research projects according to plan; reviews progress and evaluates results. Serves as research study subject recruiter, interviewer, screener and evaluator of candidates for studies. Formulates research methods and suggests options for improving quality, identifies potential problems, and recommends and implements solutions. Consults with users to refine or adapt methodologies to fit research requirements; collaborates in development of new techniques and instruments. Prepares reports in response to inquiries from performance sites or regulatory organizations under supervision of the investigator. Maintains project documentation for study sites including contact lists, correspondence, reporting documentation, and compliance data according to standardized procedures. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Under limited supervision, responsible for the operation of clinical research studies with one or more faculty members or managers within a recognized unit. Assists with research project tasks to include recruitment, data collection, and the day to day operations of research projects. May act as liaison with other departments, divisions and organizations.

Under general supervision, responsible for performing technical or narrative research by designing, modifying and collaborating with primary investigator regarding protocol and methodology of research topics.

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, responsible for performing technical or narrative research by designing, modifying and collaborating with primary investigator regarding protocol and methodology of research topics. Responsibilities The lab is currently engaged in exciting state-of-the-art multi-disciplinary projects (infection, aging, asthma, exercise) and duties are aligned to these projects. Plans, designs and implements research experiments according to established protocols to assure high quality scientific results in support of project goals. Conducts experiments and studies and assesses outcome; adapts continued studies based on the organization of findings. Presents data in organized, readable formats including written reports and graphical summaries, account for relevant supplies and ordering them as needed and other activities related to each project. Conducts library and topical research pertinent to projects. Writes and prepares final papers to support findings; submits evidence for publication. Assures compliance with institutional policies, rules and regulations to meet federal, state and local standards and codes pertaining to safety and ethics. Performs all other duties as assigned. Qualifications Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner. Demonstrated ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes/other email software. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, to include writing and preparing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence. EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree degree in a specialized field of study is required.

Ours is a story of discovery. Compassion and joy. Commitment, vision and inspiration. We engage our minds and talents, and give from our hearts, to help and heal. We touch the lives of thousands, to serve those in need, here and around the world. We are UT Health San Antonio - and we work to make lives better. The mission of UT Health San Antonio is to make lives better through excellence in education, research, health care and community engagement. Job Description The selected Research Associate will support the Primary Investigator and Research Scientist Senior in planning, development and implementation of the proposed acute and chronic HIV / HCV sentinel surveillance system. Duties: Supports the Primary Investigator and Research Scientist Senior in planning, development and implementation of the proposed acute and chronic HIV / HCV sentinel surveillance system. Collaborates with the PI and Research Scientist SR to ensure protocol is adhered to and best methods are pursued for completion of project. Writes and prepares final reports to support project findings and submits reports for publication. Conducts research pertinent to HIV / HCV for project development and implementation. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a specialized field of study with four (4) years of related experience. Additional Information MUST APPLY ONLINE at: ***************************************** We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer which includes protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Positions are security sensitive and will require a background check.

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.

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.