Position Summary:

The technical position of the lab assistant is to perform computer programming and image analysis of radiological medical data.  This position is for a student/casual employee to process data using AI machines and deep learning methods.  After an initial training period, the person will work closely with the faculty.  They will assist in the programming of new code for AI applications in current data on radiological data entry and literature searches for research papers and manuscripts.  They will keep written logs of their work in lab notebooks.

Seasonal Hires are a temporary status and therefore may not be employed for a period of more than four and 1/2 months.  These individuals may be hired either as full-time or part-time and must be a minimum age of 16 years.

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! 

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 Key Accountabilities:

1. Under close supervision conduct 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.

2. May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.

3. Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers.  Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed.

4. Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for the research department.

5. Order laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff.

6. As needed, may coordinate the work of laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure efficient, timely, and high-quality results.

7. Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Communication:  Good people skills and good communication skills required. 

Basic understanding of programming skills in Python C++, MATLAB, and other high-level languages and code documentation required.

Basic understanding of business intelligence software such as Tableau.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Experience:

Entry level program ability to develop advanced software to use for database searches using Python and/or MATLAB.  After an initial training period, the person will work closely with the faculty.

Residency Requirement:

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