Research Assistant I - Anesthesiology

Position Summary :

Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects.

Location : UTHealth Houston Medical School Building

Dept. : MSB-Anesthesiology

Status : Full-Time

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Position Key Accountabilities :

• Under close supervision, conducts research activities according to research protocol. 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.
• 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.

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

Residency Requirement :

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.