Research Assistant I/II - School of Dentistry
About The Position
UTHealth Houston's School of Dentistry is seeking a full-time Research Assistant (RA) I or II to join their team of professionals. The RA will conduct research experiments as part of the NIH-R56 grant project. The lab is interested in understanding the regulation of cell fate during early embryonic development, with a focus on craniofacial bone and cartilage structures, and how genetic alterations can lead to birth defects. We seek to uncover the mechanism underlying the epithelial-mesenchymal transition and facial symmetry during craniofacial development. We use mice, human cell lines, and ex vivo organ culture to understand the genetic wiring of the orofacial system. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining the mouse colony, cultivating human cell lines, and treating them with reagents to stimulate gene expression or induce gene knockdown. This position is funded by grants that comprise 100% of the funding. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon the availability of funding for this position. Your employment may end upon the discontinuation of the project or funding.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
- None (Minimum Experience)
- Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Nice To Haves
- None (Certification/Skills)
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, organizes 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.
- Maintaining the mouse colony.
- Cultivating human cell lines.
- Treating human cell lines with reagents to stimulate gene expression or induce gene knockdown.
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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
