Research Assistant I - Neurology (Dr. Moruno)
About The Position
The Department of Neurology at UT Health Houston is a translational neuroscience research department spanning bench to bedside research. The Research Assistant position is a wet lab role supporting NIH funded research in translational neuroscience. The Moruno Lab studies cerebrovascular disease and its effect on cognition and aging. The Research Assistant position is a supportive role in the Moruno Lab working with senior lab personnel to effectively carry out NIH funded grant aims through experimentation. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care.
Requirements
- General knowledge of research fields
- 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
- May include animal work
Responsibilities
- 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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
