Research Assistant III - MSB-Ob/Gyn-Maternal Fetal (Finance)

Position Summary:

Conducts and executes complex scientific experiments and research endeavors and interprets the results.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Plans and implements research experiments according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: patient recruiting and screening, traditional laboratory experiments and activities, informatics, field interviewer recruiting, screening, and training and/or animal laboratories.
• Makes independent decisions as required, which may impact research team or assigned project.
• Maintains accurate and timely records which may include notebooks, records, databases, etc. as needed by the research project.
• Assists with identifying type and quality of supplies needed for research project to ensure cost effectiveness and ensure smooth operations.
• May monitor laboratory and/or other supplies to ensure sufficient inventory to support research projects.
• May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department. Participates in continuing education programs, seminars, and workshops.
• May provide guidance and training of laboratory technicians, field interviewers, research subjects, support staff and/or other assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results.
• May provide updates to P.I. regarding research progress.
• Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of concepts of research field assigned.
• Experience with the following: human specimens, tissue processing, PCR/RT-qPCR, Western blotting, and/or ELISAs, highly preferred.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree in appropriate field of science or relevant experience in lieu of education.

Minimum Experience:

• Two (2) years of related experience in a research or clinical 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 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.