Research Assistant II - Internal Medicine, Medical Genetics (Finance)
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.
We are hiring for a highly motivated Research Assistant II to join the UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School Department of Internal Medicine, Medical Genetics in Houston, Texas. In this role you will support ongoing research projects focused on stem cell biology and molecular genetics. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques, including DNA extraction and quantitative PCR (qPCR). This role involves conducting experiments related to stem cell maintenance and differentiation, nucleic acid extraction, antibody staining, and flow cytometry. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a solid foundation in molecular and cellular biology are essential.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Under general direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices.
Position Key Accountabilities:
1. Report to Dr. Siddharth Prakash and Dr. Callie Kwartler in the Division of Medical Genetics. Dr. Prakash will be responsible for the overall direction of this project as well as the experimental approach. Dr. Kwartler and her research team will supervise research training for this project.
2. Conduct experiments primarily related to stem cell culture, nucleic acid extraction, antibody staining, and flow cytometry.
3. Restock lab supplies and monitor reagent quality, in coordination with other researchers.
4. Maintain accurate and timely records to document experiments and research protocols.
5. Help to maintain cell cultures when other researchers are not available.
6. Participate in required group meetings, workshops, and seminars.
7. Comply with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes about laboratory safety and research training.
Certification/Skills:
- General knowledge and some detailed concepts of research field assigned.
- Experience with cell culture and molecular techniques (DNA extraction, qPCR) is required.
Minimum Education:
- Bachelor's degree or relevant 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 ยง 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
