Research Assistant I/II - Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences' ALTO

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

UTHealth Houston's Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Center for Interventional Psychiatry's ALTO project is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Research Assistant to join our dynamic research team. The purpose of this trial is to evaluate depressive symptoms following treatment with an investigational drug compared with placebo in participants with treatment-resistant depression. The successful candidate will have a pivotal role in supporting clinical trials and research studies to advance knowledge of mental health and improve patient care. The Research Assistant will work closely with the research team, study participants, and healthcare professionals to ensure the smooth and ethical execution of research projects. Key responsibilities include recruiting and screening participants, collecting and documenting clinical data, obtaining informed consent, assisting with clinical procedures, managing and analyzing data, ensuring regulatory compliance, coordinating study activities, maintaining participant follow-up, monitoring quality assurance, and reporting adverse events. The ideal candidate will work closely with the research team, study participants, and healthcare professionals to advance knowledge and improve patient care. 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.
None

Nice To Haves

None

Responsibilities

Recruiting and screening participants
Collecting and documenting clinical data
Obtaining informed consent
Assisting with clinical procedures
Managing and analyzing data
Ensuring regulatory compliance
Coordinating study activities
Maintaining participant follow-up
Monitoring quality assurance
Reporting adverse events
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.
Must maintain compliance with required training.
May participate in continuing education programs, seminars, and workshops.
As needed, 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)
Awesome retirement/pension plan
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care