Research Assistant I/II - Neurology (Manwani Lab)

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This individual will conduct and coordinate daily preclinical research on stroke and heart–brain interactions, including animal experiments, tissue collection, laboratory assays, data analysis, and accurate documentation. They will also support mouse colony management, laboratory operations, and collaboration across the research team. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required
May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
Research Assistant I - None
Research Assistant II - 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.
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

Conducts basic/ translational research which may include animal work and other activities according to research protocol.
Handle biological samples, laboratory experiments and activities, and data collection.
Performs laboratory experiments and activities to support research objectives.
Collects, organize and prepares research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers.
Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed.
Maintains clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff.
Stays abreast of new and updated procedures and protocols for the research laboratory.
Maintains compliance with required training.
May participate in continuing education programs, seminars, and workshops.
May coordinate the work of technicians to ensure efficient, timely and high-quality results.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Retirement/pension plan
Work/life services
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