Job Description

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.

Casual Research Technician I position with the UTHealth School of Public Health in Brownsville, TX. 

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! 

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... 

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:

·Job location:Edinburg, TX, (UT- Rio Grande Valley at Edinburg)

·Academic position supported by a research project.

·Activities include:

oProvides routine, entry-level technical assistance in carrying out assigned duties of research projects.

·Ability to communicate in English is required. Communication in Spanish is ideal.

·Organization skills are very important.

·Excellent opportunity for professional growth. Research project topic aims at understand the biological basis for higher risk of infections like tuberculosis in individuals with diabetes, HIV or old age.

 Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Conducts various routine clinical tests in research laboratory setting.

2. Collects research and clinical testing protocols in accordance with requested method.

3. Prepares lab solutions for simple and more complex experiments. Performs tests using autoclave, centrifuges, microscopes and other basic laboratory equipment.

4. Assist with support activities to the research protocol, such as autoclave material, prepare solutions, maintain an organized environment in the lab, document inventories, among others.

5. Collects reference material, reads and understands the basic underlying biology of the techniques conducted.

6. Maintains good communication (oral, email, WhatsApp) with laboratory personnel to coordinate experiments and activities.

7. Actively participates in the monthly laboratory meeting.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

None.

Minimum Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Experience:

No experience necessary. Six months of experience in research lab preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds 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.

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