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    research associate - Houston, TX, United States - UT Health Science Center at Houston

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    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.

    UTHealth Houston is seeking a Research Associate to join their team of professionals in Ophthalmology and Visual Science.

    This position is funded by grants that comprise 50% or more of the funding. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon the availability of funding for this position. Your employment may end upon the cancellation or discontinuation of the project, program, or funding.

    Location:
    McGovern Medical School @ 6431 Fannin St. Houston, Texas 77030

    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:
    Plans, conducts, and directs a wide variety of experiments. Assists with the day-to-day activities for research project(s) and may impact the success of the research project(s).


    Position Key Accountabilities:

    • Collects, evaluates, interprets, and documents research data to accomplish the objectives of a wide variety of scientific experiments and research projects.
    • Influences project direction and outcomes by identifying opportunities to enhance, terminate, or re-direct research activities.
    • May recruit study participants or field interviewers.
    • Evaluates and interprets data and provides results to investigators to support publication.
    • Maintains quality control checks and a safe environment in compliance with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes.
    • Assists in the preparation and writing of research reports, manuscripts, papers and grant proposals for presentation and publication.
    • Provides direction and training to lab personnel to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results in compliance with all protocols, guidelines, regulations, etc.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Certification/Skills:
    Considerable knowledge in basic and sophisticated equipment.


    Minimum Education:
    Bachelor's degree in a related field with three (3) years of related research experience including experience in a lead research role; or

    Master's degree in a related field with one (1) year of related research experience including experience in a lead research role; or

    Doctorate degree.


    Minimum Experience:
    Years of experience varies based on education level.


    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.

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

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