Research Assistant I - School Of Public Health - Part Time

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 looking for Part-Time (30hrs/wk) Research Assistant I to join the UTHealth School of Public Health.
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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.

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• 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!

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...

• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Free mental health counseling services
• Free financial and legal counseling
• Plus many more!

Position Summary
Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects.
Position Key Accountabilities

• Under close supervision, oversees operations and data collection at field site according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: participant recruiting and screening, field interviewer recruiting, screening and training.
• Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for the research department.
• May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• Participate in CDC site visits, training, regular and monthly project conference calls
• Conducts community interviews with the project population.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Oversee operations and data collection at the field site.
• Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff.
• Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes.
• As needed, may coordinate the work of laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure efficient, timely, and high-quality results.
• Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed.

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

• 51.215

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