Research Assistant in Internal Medicine / Critical Care Details

Research Assistant in Internal Medicine / Critical Care

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

Employment Type : Full-Time

Position Summary:

We are looking for a Research Assistant (classified as a II or III) to work with three of our clinics involved in over 30 clinical trials. You will work under general direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. You must be able to exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices. These are critical care clinics, and some of the research projects will involve looking at patients exposed to or with Covid-19. You will need to go back and forth between three locations (all in the Medical Center) to assist with research projects and handling research patients. You could screen subjects over the phone, or help to schedule them for appointments. It is a somewhat of a catch-all position that must be willing to adapt and be flexible.

You will be eligible for all UTHealth benefits including coverage under our healthcare programs as well as participation in a State run pension program. This is a full time role that is classified as non-exempt. The work location will be in the Texas Medical Center in and around our McGovern School of Medicine Building. This location is accessible by Metro rail and bus lines.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Conducts research activities, under general direction, according to research. Research activities may include some or all of the following: patient recruiting and screening, traditional laboratory experiments and activities, informatics, field interviewer recruiting, screening and training and/or animal laboratories.
• Maintains adequate level of lab supplies to assure timely achievement of lab activities.
• Maintains accurate and timely records to include notebooks, records, databases, etc. as needed by the research project.
• Monitors laboratory and/or other supplies to ensure sufficient inventory to support research projects. Ensures quality of reagents or other supplies.
• Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department
• As needed, coordinates the work of laboratory technicians, support staff and other assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results. Answers questions or resolves problems regarding routine or more complex duties.
• Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes.
• May participate in continuing education programs, workshops and seminars.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

General knowledge and some detailed concepts of research field assigned.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree or relevant four years experience in lieu of education.

Minimum Experience:

One year of related experience in a research or clinical lab environment.
May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds 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