Research Assistant I - Neurosurgery

• 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.

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.