Research Assistant I - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

43d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Assistant I works under general supervision in the UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, supporting basic and translational research. Research may include animal work and other activities conducted according to research protocols, such as handling biological samples, performing laboratory experiments and activities, and collecting data. Duties may include mouse colony management and genotyping, molecular biology, cell culture, and general laboratory maintenance. The position requires a bachelor's degree, although equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement may be substituted. No minimum experience is specified. A bachelor's degree and prior laboratory research experience are described as strongly preferred in the posting, and experience with mouse colony management/genotyping, molecular biology, and cell culture is preferred. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas. This is a security-sensitive position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement may be substituted.
General knowledge of research fields.
Must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Must meet the requirements applicable to a security-sensitive position.
Must maintain compliance with required training.

Nice To Haves

Prior laboratory research experience.
Experience with mouse colony management and genotyping.
Experience with molecular biology and cell culture.

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 new and updated 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.
Support research activities that may include animal work, handling biological samples, laboratory experiments, and data collection.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
Paid holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation time, and sick time, totaling approximately 37–38 days per year.
Vacation accrual increases with length of service.
Longevity pay through 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.
Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
Resources for child and elder care.