What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant I - Neurology (Biobank) position at UTHealth Houston?
Full-time, non-exempt position in Neurology (Biobank). Under the general direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support clinical data collection at several Memorial Hermann Hospital sites (TMC, Southwest, Memorial City) as well as outpatient settings. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices.
POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Conducts research activities, under general direction, according to research. Research activities may include some or all of the following: patient screening and recruiting including obtaining consent, drawing blood from patients in a hospital and outpatient setting, traditional laboratory experiments and activities, data entry, data quality assurance and control, conducting telephone or in person follow up with patients and administering simple clinical scales
2. Works with physicians and research team to identify possible patients to enroll and consent to study. Requires positive communication with clinical care teams.
3. Makes follow-up phone calls to patients enrolled in study for outcome data. May involve administering simple clinical / outcome scales over the telephone or in person.
4. Maintains accurate and timely records to include notebooks, records, databases, etc. as needed by
the research projects.
5. Monitors laboratory and/or other supplies to ensure sufficient inventory to support research
projects. Ensures quality of reagents or other supplies.
6. Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department
7. As needed, coordinates the work of laboratory technicians, support staff and other assistants to
ensure efficient, timely and high-quality results. Answers questions or resolves problems regarding
routine or more complex duties.
8. Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes.
9. May participate in continuing education programs, workshops and seminars.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
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Position Summary:
Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects.
Position Key Accountabilities:
- 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.
- May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
- Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed.
- Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department.
- Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff.
- 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
General knowledge of research fields. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications. The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, will be highly organized, self-driven, and motivated. Preference for Phlebotomy certification; will receive training and certification if not already certified.
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.
