Research Assistant I (Casual) - Neurology (Manwani Lab)

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This individual will conduct and coordinate daily preclinical research on stroke and heart–brain interactions, including animal experiments, tissue collection, laboratory assays, data analysis, and accurate documentation. They will also support mouse colony management, laboratory operations, and collaboration across the research team. This position is located with our department of Neurology. It is a Non Exempt, Casual status position with No benefits. The role is not to exceed 19.5 hours per week. The Research Assistant I, under general supervision, conducts basic/ translational research which may include animal work and other activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: handling biological samples, laboratory experiments and activities, and data collection.

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.

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.
Must maintain 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.