Technical Assistant - Houston, United States - University of Houston

University of Houston

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Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Ensures experiments are performed according to specifications.

May make practical recommendations to changes in procedures as appropriate.
Applies basic skills and develops advanced skills.
May assist with some advanced functions.
Solves most routine problems while referring more complex questions to higher levels.
Receives direct supervision but is expected to select from a variety of standard procedures to complete tasks.

Additional Job Posting Information:

The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the day-to-day research efforts in the lab as the technical assistant for the research group.

This includes conducting animal models and preparing project-related data for publications in the areas of drug metabolism and transport, drug delivery, bioanalysis of drugs, and drug-induced toxicity.

Additionally, the technical assistant will be involved in maintaining regulatory compliance for ongoing and future animal research within a large research group.

Key responsibilities include:

Assisting other members of the research team, including staff, postdocs, and graduate students, as required.
Conducting in vitro and in vivo experiments.
Processing and analyzing biological samples using UPLC and spectrophotometer/fluorimeter.
Collecting and analyzing data.
Preparing progress reports, manuscripts, and conducting literature reviews.
Organizing the laboratory.
Applicants should be prepared to perform all duties described in the assigned projects.

EEO/AA

Qualifications
High school and No experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, pharmacy, or other relevant fields with 1 more years of research experience in an academic or industry setting.

Salary:
Commensurate with Experience

Employee Status:
Regular/Benefits

Job Posting:
May 7, 2024, 4:03:22 PM