Research Assistant I - Biomedical Informatics -Mathematical Data Details

Research Assistant I - Biomedical Informatics -Mathematical Data

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) - Houston, TX

Employment Type : Full-Time

Position Summary:Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects.
Biomedical InformaticsFull TimeTMC locationNonexempt
Math and statistic background required.
Will write codes with R/Matlab/Pathyon to analyze data.
Developing and applying bioinformatic tools to analyze the genetic and epigenetic regulation of cancer and immunology, particularly on the splicing, methylation, Alternative polyadenylation, and etc.
Position Key Accountabilities:

• Under close supervision, conducts research activities according to research protocol.
• May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed.
• Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department.
• Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff.
• As needed, may coordinate the work of laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results.
• Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Math and statistics background required.
Certification/Skills:
General knowledge of research fields.Minimum Education:Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in lieu of education.Minimum Experience:No years of experience.Physical Requirements:Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.Security Sensitive:This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215