Research Associate - Microbiology & Molecular Genetics

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

22h

About The Position

The Research Associate plans, conducts, and directs a wide variety of research processes and supports the day-to-day activities of research projects. The role may impact project success and includes collecting, evaluating, interpreting, and documenting research data; supporting project direction and outcomes; maintaining quality control and a safe, compliant environment; and providing research results to investigators. The Research Associate also provides direction and training to laboratory staff and assists with preparing research reports, manuscripts, papers, and grant proposals for presentation and publication. The position is with UTHealth McGovern Medical School’s Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics in Houston, Texas. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Three years of related research experience; equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement may be substituted.
Must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience working with infectious agents at BSL2.
Prior experience with rodent handling and maintenance.

Responsibilities

Collect, evaluate, interpret, and document research data to accomplish scientific experiment and research project objectives.
Identify opportunities to enhance, terminate, or redirect research activities in support of project direction and outcomes.
Maintain quality control checks and a safe environment in compliance with governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes.
Evaluate and interpret data and provide results to investigators to support publication.
Provide direction and training to laboratory staff to ensure efficient, timely, high-quality results in compliance with protocols, guidelines, and regulations.
Assist in preparing and writing research reports, manuscripts, papers, and grant proposals for presentation and publication.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
Generous paid time off, including holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time, totaling approximately 37–38 days per year.
Increasing vacation accrual 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.