Research Assistant I - Ophthalmology

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Assistant I in UTHealth Houston’s Department of Ophthalmology supports basic and translational research under general supervision. Research may include animal work and other activities conducted according to research protocols, handling biological samples, laboratory experiments, and data collection. The role contributes to vision research involving eye diseases and disorders in a collaborative laboratory environment. The position requires a bachelor’s degree, though required education may be substituted with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement. No minimum prior experience is required. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas. This is a security-sensitive position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; required education may be substituted with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
General knowledge of research fields.
Must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Ability to meet the security-sensitive position requirements described in the posting.
Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory experiments and activities to support research objectives.
Collect, organize, and prepare research data for principal investigators and other researchers; update notebooks, records, and databases as needed.
Maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work areas to support a safe and efficient work environment.
Order laboratory and other supplies as directed by senior research staff.
Stay current on laboratory procedures and protocols and maintain compliance with required training; may participate in continuing education programs, seminars, and workshops.
As needed, coordinate technicians’ work to ensure efficient, timely, and high-quality results.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
Approximately 37–38 days per year of time off, including holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time.
Vacation accrual increases with tenure.
Monthly longevity 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.
Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
Resources for child and elder care.