Research Assistant I-CNG--The Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative professional with strong written and verbal communication skills to join our research team. The successful candidate will plan, conduct, and support a wide range of research experiments, analyze and interpret data, and contribute to the preparation of scientific publications and reports. This role will assist with the day-to-day activities of research projects and will contribute to their successful execution and completion. The position requires the ability to independently manage experimental activities while effectively collaborating with colleagues and communicating with individuals at all levels of the organization. The candidate will be responsible for reviewing and evaluating relevant scientific literature, applying current knowledge to research activities, documenting and communicating experimental findings, and contributing to research objectives. The individual will also perform other duties as assigned in support of the research team and its projects. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Bachelor's Degree required.
General knowledge of research fields.
Ability to permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

Collaborative professional.
Detail-oriented.
Highly motivated.

Responsibilities

Plan, conduct, and support a wide range of research experiments.
Analyze and interpret data.
Contribute to the preparation of scientific publications and reports.
Assist with the day-to-day activities of research projects.
Manage experimental activities independently.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues.
Communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Review and evaluate relevant scientific literature.
Apply current knowledge to research activities.
Document and communicate experimental findings.
Contribute to research objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the research team and its projects.
Conducts basic/translational research which may include animal work and other activities according to research protocol.
Handling biological samples, laboratory experiments and activities, and data collection.
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.