Research Assistant III - Neurology (Neuroscience)

Research Assistant III - Neurology (Neuroscience)Texas Medical Center-Houston, TexasResearchMcGovern Medical School at UTHealthRequisition #: 200000IZPosition Summary:Conducts and executes complex scientific experiments and research endeavors and interprets the results.Neurology (Neuroscience)Full TimeNonexemptTMCPosition Key Accountabilities:

Plans and implements research experiments 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.

Makes independent decisions as required, which may impact research team or assigned project.

Maintains accurate and timely records which may include notebooks, records, databases, etc. as needed by the research project.

Assists with identifying type and quality of supplies needed for research project to ensure cost effectiveness and ensure smooth operations.

May monitor laboratory and/or other supplies to ensure sufficient inventory to support research projects.

May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.

Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department. Participates in continuing education programs, seminars, and workshops.

May provide guidance and training of laboratory technicians, field interviewers, research subjects, support staff and/or other assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results.

May provide updates to P.I. regarding research progress.

Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:Advanced knowledge of concepts of research field assigned.Minimum Education:Bachelor’s degree in appropriate field of science or relevant experience in lieu of education.Minimum Experience:Two (2) years 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 up to 10 pounds frequently 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 § 51.215If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visithttp://go.uth.edu/careers!University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.UTHealth BenefitsUTHealth offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Office of Benefits Website.https://www.uth.edu/benefits/benefits-summary.htmEqual Employment Opportunity StatementUTHealth is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.