Research Assistant I - Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences' Texas Youth Depression and Suicide Research Network (Tx-YDSRN)
About The Position
UTHealth Houston's Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences' Texas Youth Depression and Suicide Research Network (Tx-YDSRN) is looking for a strong candidate with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to recruit, see subjects, and manage regulatory and scheduling aspects of its clinical research study. The position will focus on research working with children and families with mood disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, and suicidality. Under general direction of senior research staff, this candidate will conduct activities to support research projects and exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices. The ideal candidate will be an independent problem-solver with GCP and IRB/IEC regulatory experience as well as strong written and oral communication skills. This is a full-time onsite position with a minimum two-year commitment, working in a fast-paced lab with a large group at the UTHealth Houston Department of Psychiatry inpatient and outpatient facilities. Spanish and English language written/oral fluency strongly preferred.
Requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- GCP and IRB/IEC regulatory experience.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Spanish and English language written/oral fluency strongly preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Nice To Haves
- Independent problem-solver.
Responsibilities
- Conducts activities to support research projects and exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices.
- Recruit, see subjects, and manage regulatory and scheduling aspects of its clinical research study.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
