Research Assistant II - Anesthesiology (Finance)
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- 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)
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- 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:
Assist preclinical animal studies of cardiovascular, liver, and neurodegenerative disease. Under general direction of Dr. DeBerge, conducts activities to support research projects. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices.
POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
U nder general direction by Dr. DeBerge, conducts research activities according to research protocol. Research activities include molecular analyses of neuroinflammation in experimental mouse models of neurodegeneration. Manages animal colony (e.g. breeding, genotyping) and experimental manipulation of mice (e.g. injections, diet administration, behavioral assays, echocardiography). Should have considerable experience in handling and experimentation with mice. Collect and perform molecular analyses on murine tissues and primary cells (e.g. quantitative PCR, ELISA, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, enzyme-based metabolite measurements). Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to Dr. DeBerge. Maintains an up-to-date online laboratory notebook and research protocols. Assists in the preparation and writing of research reports, manuscripts, posters, papers, and grant proposals for presentation and publication. Maintains a clean work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment. Orders and maintains laboratory reagents and supplies to ensure sufficient inventory to support research projects. As needed, may coordinate research efforts within the lab and outside laboratories. Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes. Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
General knowledge and some detailed concepts of research field assigned.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education.
Minimum Experience:
One year of related experience in a research or clinical lab environment.
May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 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 ยง 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
