Research Coordinator I - Neurosurgery

UTHealth Houston • Houston, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant in the Department of Neurosurgery, and Center of Neuroimmunology and Glial Biology at the University of Texas McGovern Medical School at Houston. Our laboratory combines interdisciplinary approaches including molecular biology, animal models and bioinformatics to address fundamental questions in neural injuries and neurodegeneration disease such as Alzheimer’s. We previously published the widely used brain RNA-Seq database (http://www.brainrnaseq.org/; the highest cited article in the Journal of neuroscience). We provide training opportunities in cutting-edge technologies such as single-cell sequencing and spatial transcriptomics. We are pursuing basic and translational research in neural repair and regenerative medicine. The position will involve the molecular mechanisms of neural injury, neurodegeneration and regeneration. Our lab is located in the beautiful new facility of the Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine in the Texas Medical Center. Texas Medical Center is one of the largest medical complexes in the world and provides access to more than 40 member institutions, including two medical schools, four schools of nursing and 13 renowned hospitals. Many scientific and educational opportunities are available in the metropolitan area of Houston as well as cultural, entertainment and sports activities. 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. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... Free financial and legal counseling Free mental health counseling services Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. Resources for child and elder care Plus many more! Position Summary: Assists with human subject research project conduct and management, including participant recruitment and data collection, entry, management, and analysis. Assists with research project logistics, maintaining records, preparing reports, and meeting research milestones and deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required
• May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
• None

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, assists with human subjects research activities, including participant recruitment, informed consent, data collection through surveys, interviews, observations, and ensuring that all activities are conducted according to study protocols.
• Organizes, cleans, and maintains databases to ensure accurate data entry and preparation for analysis under close supervision.
• Maintains confidential records of collected data and ensures accuracy, compliance, and integrity of data. Data may include human subject data and departmental programmatic data. Supports Data Management Sharing (DMS) plan.
• Prepares annual progress reports and applications for various committees and ensures that all staff have received the proper training/attended the appropriate training courses.
• Assists in the preparation of progress and annual reports and grant proposals to various funding agencies; works closely with the Office of Sponsored Projects on the submission of grants.
• May assist with regulatory submissions (i.e. Institutional Review Board(s), FDA, etc).
• Assist investigator with quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including the creation of figures, tables, and graphs. Helps prepare research papers, presentations, and reports including academic publications and conferences.
• Conduct reviews of academic journals and databases to gather relevant articles and publications as directed to help prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Assists with the preparation of budgets and reviews re-budgeting needs and expenditures. Attends research-planning meetings to assist in preparing budget drafts for departmental leadership approval. Assists with invoicing.
• Assists in preparing for and responding to site monitoring visits, audits, and inspections.
• May be responsible for maintaining study materials (i.e. test kits, investigational drugs and devices).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (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
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level