Seasonal Hire - BRAINS Lab

Seasonal Hire - BRAINS LabTexas Medical Center-Houston, TexasResearchMcGovern Medical School at UTHealthRequisition #: 2000014ZThe BRAINS Laboratory is looking for students to join us for a summer position! Students will perform some basic laboratory techniques such as protein quantification, Western Blot, PCR, immunohistochemistry, tissue processing for histological analysis, multiplex, among others. Also, under supervision, the student will design experiments to answer simple hypothesis. Summer students will establish research collaborations with postdoctoral research fellow, which will be in charge of his day-to-day lab training.POSITIONKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Dispenses biohazardous materials by

autoclaving and bagging for disposal.

Washes and sterilizes glassware, pipets,

instruments and tips. Soaks glasswareand instruments in dichromate acid to remove stubborn stains

Collects lab coats daily for laundry,

completes laundry slips with the number of submitted coats, and returns the labcoats to their proper labs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS:None.MINIMUM EDUCATION:Individuals must be a minimum ageof 16 years.High School diploma or equivalent, preferred.MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:None; one yearof experience with laboratory and/or scientific procedures, preferredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Exerts up to 20pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently, and/or up to 5 pounds constantlyto move objects. This position may include work involving potentiallyhazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.SECURITY SENSITIVE: This job class may contain positions that aresecurity 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.