Seasonal Hire-MDD-The Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine

We are looking for a motivated undergraduate researcher to support projects focused on beta cell biology, metabolism, and regenerative approaches for diabetes research. Responsibilities include collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, assisting with literature reviews, and maintaining accurate research records. Candidates should have technical experience in cell culture and molecular biology and an interest in biomedical research.

Our lab studies how nutrient and hormone signaling regulate beta cell metabolism, survival, proliferation, and islet function using rodent, human, and stem cell-derived models. Students will gain exposure to techniques including qPCR, western blotting, confocal microscopy, perfusion hormone assays, viral gene modification, RNA-seq, metabolomics, and proteomics.

We are seeking a B.S. candidate in biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or a related field who is responsible, communicative, and committed to contributing to a collaborative lab environment. Students are expected to dedicate 9–12 hours per week.

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.

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!

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• 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:

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Interviews and establishes rapport with study participants to encourage complete, accurate responses and continuing participation in the study. May work in the field, either going to homes, places of business, or specified study areas.
• Contacts potential study participants for recruitment and scheduling for a research study. • Enters and codes information for research projects for entry into the database.
• Gathers data for study-related needs.
• Under supervision, they may refer study participants to the appropriate physician or healthcare practitioner according to the study policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Handles administrative details, including logging personal time and effort reports and submitting mileage reports.
• May utilize equipment as trained by the project manager or principal to obtain the required information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

None

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program with a focus in science

Minimum Experience:

None

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.

Security Sensitive:

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.

Residency Requirement:

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