Research Assistant I - Institute Of Molecular Medicine - Center For Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine

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Position Summary
Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects.
Full time, nonexempt Research Assistant I/II- Institute of Molecular Medicine - Center for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine, located in the Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant with background in cell and molecular biology or related basic science.
Position Key Accountabilities

• Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• As needed, may coordinate the work of laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results.
• Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes.
• Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff.
• May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• Under close supervision, conducts research activities 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.
• Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed.

Prefer Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology or biochemistry, or related basic science.

• Experience in stem cell culture, developmental and molecular biology, animal work, or bioinformatics is a plus.
• Self-motivated Candidates who are interested in leading a research project independently are encouraged to apply.

Certification/Skills
General knowledge of research fields.
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in lieu of education.
Minimum Experience
No years of experience.
Physical Requirements
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly 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

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