Research Technician II - School of Public Health (Finance)
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 seeking a Full-Time Research Technician II to join the UTHealth School of Public Health in Houston, TX. In this position, you will provide technical assistance in carrying out assigned duties of research projects.
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:
Provides technical assistance in carrying out assigned duties of research projects.
Position Key Accountabilities:
1. Collect and process environmental samples on a weekly basis, and perform biological and chemical analyses.
2. Develop and validate molecular assays for diagnostics and quantification.
3. Prepare libraries for next-generation sequencing and assist with sequencing data analysis.
4. Regularly report research progress and findings to the Principal Investigator.
5. Work closely with the PI to analyze experimental data and test research questions.
6. Lead manuscript preparation and research publications.
7. Maintains accurate and detailed experimental records, ensures a clean, organized laboratory environment, and follow biosafety procedures.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
None.
Minimum Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum Experience:
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 ยง 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
