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    Research Technician II - Houston, United States - The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

    The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston, United States

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    McGovern Medical School at UTHealth 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. Thats where you come in.
    TheDo Monte Lab is looking for a

    highly motivated Research Technician II

    to work in the field of neuroscience using rat models of learning and memory.
    The candidate should have experience in one or more of the following: rodent husbandry, laboratory techniques, and laboratory management.

    Personal qualities essential for this job include:
    sense of responsibility,

    excellent organizational skills , clear and effective verbal/written communication, interest in working with animals, and desire to contribute to understanding the brain.

    The candidate is expected to directly work with students and postdocs to conduct experiments, organize the rat colony, and manage the laboratory equipment and supplies.

    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.

    Lab focus:
    The Do Monte Lab focuses on understanding the brain mechanisms underlying emotional memories. We are particularly interested in elucidating the neural circuits involved in the regulation of fear and reward-seeking behaviors.

    Our Lab uses a multidisciplinary approach that combines immunohistochemistry, optogenetics, chemogenetics, electrophysiological recordings, and calcium imaging in freely behaving rats.


    Location:
    The University of Texas Health Science Center, McGovern Medical School, 6431 Fannin Street, Room 7.512 ,

    Houston, Texas
    Once you join us you won't want to leave.

    Its because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits youd 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 youll 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:
    Provides technical assistance in carrying out assigned duties of research projects.

    Position Key Accountabilities:
    Prepares, conducts, records, and analyzes various tests in a clinical and/or diagnostic laboratory setting involved in research.
    Collects appropriate patient history data.

    Research subjects may range from traumatically injured central nervous system and burn patients, patients with respiratory disorders, and rheumatology patients.

    Collects human and animal blood and urine specimens and conducts various tests involving chemical and carcinogenic agents, animal psychophysics, retinal histology, and various tissue cultures.

    Collection techniques includes data collection, assays, cell passaging, arterial punctures, obtaining blood samples, and performing rheumatologic tests.
    Processes blood and urine specimens to obtain tests results.
    Performs tests using a centrifuge, UV light microscope with fluorescent attachment, autoclave machine, and pipet washer equipment.
    Cleans and sterilizes all glassware, instruments, and pipets.
    Orders and stocks laboratory with supplies.
    Obtains and photocopies reference materials.
    Maintains a safe laboratory environment and follows safety procedures.
    Performs other duties as assigned.

    Certification/Skills:
    None.
    High school diploma or equivalent.
    Two years of research laboratory experience.
    May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.

    Physical Requirements:


    Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 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

    Residency Requirement:
    Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
    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 Houstons 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 Houston 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 Houston 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 universitys primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Childrens Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.
    UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.

    UTHealth Houston 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 Houston policy.

    The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.

    UTHealth Houston has adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19.

    This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S.

    Dunn Behavioral Science Center.

    In addition, all UTHealth Houston employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partners hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealths Houston rules and regulations, as well as the affiliates rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements.

    Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.
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