Student Research Assistant, Respiratory Therapy

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Galveston, TX

About The Position

Under direct supervision, performs standard research assignments involving a series of related operations. Sets up and conducts standard research experiments following detailed technical instructions. Prepares and conducts basic testing of respiratory equipment data capture, processing, analysis, and visual report. Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected. Assembles, calibrates, operates, and makes minor modifications to various laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines. Creates prototype devices using additive manufacturing. Learn and master basic laboratory techniques taught in a classroom-setting or in a research laboratory to gain proficiency for performing laboratory or computational research Works with research faculty to define a research plan and project and carries out research on defined project(s); Reports results of the research in written and verbal reports Performs research work which may comprise of laboratory work or computational/data-based work under the direction of responsible faculty Attends scheduled meetings with mentoring team members including graduate students and postdoctoral members Literature and database research as needed for the research Adheres to all policies and regulations of UTMB Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure Performs related duties as required to fulfill personal academic requirements

Nice To Haves

Working towards a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, respiratory therapy, or a holds a bachelor’s degree related to biology, respiratory therapy, or health sciences.
Experience conducting experiments, collecting data, or assisting in academic research projects.
Experience summarizing academic articles, preparing reports, or contributing to research papers
Assisting with scheduling, organizing research materials, or managing timelines for academic projects
Knowledge of specialized equipment, software, or methodologies relevant to the research field
Experience with CAD, Preform, basic physiology, physics and biomedical engineering, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

Performs standard research assignments involving a series of related operations.
Sets up and conducts standard research experiments following detailed technical instructions.
Prepares and conducts basic testing of respiratory equipment data capture, processing, analysis, and visual report.
Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected.
Assembles, calibrates, operates, and makes minor modifications to various laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.
Creates prototype devices using additive manufacturing.
Learn and master basic laboratory techniques taught in a classroom-setting or in a research laboratory to gain proficiency for performing laboratory or computational research
Works with research faculty to define a research plan and project and carries out research on defined project(s); Reports results of the research in written and verbal reports
Performs research work which may comprise of laboratory work or computational/data-based work under the direction of responsible faculty
Attends scheduled meetings with mentoring team members including graduate students and postdoctoral members
Literature and database research as needed for the research
Adheres to all policies and regulations of UTMB
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure
Performs related duties as required to fulfill personal academic requirements