Research Assistant II - Microbiology & Molecular Genetics

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.

We are hiring immediately for a Research Assistant II to join the UTHealth McGovern Medical School department of Microbiology & Molecular Biology in Houston, TX 77030. In this role you will be working on NIH funded project: Chaperone-mediated mechanisms of cellular proteostasis. One  year of experience in molecular biology, biochemistry or microbiology is preferred. 

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:

Under general direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices.

 

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Conducts research activities, under general direction, according to research objecives.
• Maintains adequate level of lab supplies to assure timely achievement of lab activities. 
• Maintains accurate and timely records to include notebooks, records, databases, etc. as needed by the research project.
• Monitors laboratory and/or other supplies to ensure sufficient inventory to support research projects. Ensures quality of reagents or other supplies.
• Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department 
•  Executes assigned research projects to provide efficient, timely and high-quality results. Answers questions or resolves problems regarding routine or more complex duties.
• Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes.
• May participate in continuing education programs, workshops and seminars.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• General knowledge and some detailed concepts of research field assigned.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in lieu of education.

Minimum Experience:

• One year of related experience in a research 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 10 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 § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

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