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UTHealth Research Associate-CTCR-The Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine - 250000B2 in Houston, Texas
Research Associate-CTCR-The Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine
Experience in one or more of the following will be an added advantage: molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, cancer biology and/or mouse models.
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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: Bachelors degree in a related field with three (3) years of related research experience including experience in a lead research role; or Masters 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 51.215
Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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