Research Technician - School of Dentistry (Casual)

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UTHealth Houston’s School of Dentistry is hiring a Research Technician on a casual, as-needed basis to provide laboratory and technical support for research projects involving tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and biomaterials. Working under the supervision of faculty and experienced research personnel, the technician assists with routine laboratory procedures, experimental preparation, data collection, and documentation supporting ongoing research activities. The position provides routine, entry-level technical assistance with laboratory activities. It is grant-funded, with 50% or more of its funding coming from grants. Continued employment depends on funding availability and may end if the project, program, or funding is canceled or discontinued. The position is based at 7500 Cambridge, Houston, Texas 77054. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience in a research laboratory is preferred.

Responsibilities

Wash, dry, and sterilize laboratory glassware and instruments, and distribute clean glassware to the appropriate laboratories.
May support equipment in dry laboratory environments.
Perform laboratory custodial duties, maintain a safe laboratory environment, and follow safety procedures.
May prepare laboratory solutions for biochemical experiments and laboratory tests.
May operate an autoclave, pipet washer, centrifuge, microscope, and ultraviolet light microscope with fluorescent attachments.
Autoclave and dispose of biohazardous materials.
Conduct routine tests in a research laboratory setting.
Maintain reference materials and laboratory notebooks.
Under supervisor direction, order basic laboratory supplies and maintain equipment.
May demonstrate the safe and proper use of scientific laboratory equipment.
May collect lab coats for laundry, complete laundry slips recording the number submitted, and return lab coats to their proper laboratories.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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.
Monthly longevity 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.