Required Education/ Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in basic science or equivalent and no experience required.

 Preferred Job duties:

Job duties:

Computer coding/programming Under the direction of primary investigator, assist chronic stroke study participants with daily exercise training Data collection and analysis Maintain records of all exercises performed and data collected Adheres to internal controls established by the department Performs related duties as required

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related fields (ex. Engineering, bioengineering) from an accredited institution.

Preferred Work Experience

At least two-years’ experience in C++ coding and work experience with individuals with chronic stroke.

Preferred Skills/Competency:

C++ coding skills Exhibit strong reading skills by accurately following and implementing laboratory protocols. Excellent organizational skills Communicate effectively, both verbally and writing Multitasking skills a plus Ability to be flexible and able to respond to prioritize changing laboratory demands/tasks

Job Summary:
Research Associate I performs varying standardized laboratory assignments and experiments.

Major Duties/ Critical Tasks: 

Under direct supervision, performs standard research assignments involving a series of 
related operations.
Sets up and conducts standard research experiments following detailed technical 
instructions.
Prepares biological assays and conducts basic quantitative and qualitative analysis. Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected.
Assists in the compilation and tabulation of data and provides preliminary analysis.
Assembles, calibrates, operates and makes minor modifications to a variety of laboratory 
equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.
Adheres to internal controls established for department.
Performs related duties as required.

Skills:

Biological Analysis 
Quantitative Analysis 
Qualitative Analysis 
Tabulation of Data 
Equipment Calibration 
Standard Laboratory Equipment

Working Environment: 
Standard laboratory environment..

Other:
Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, 
may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 
51.215, Texas Education Code.

 

Salary:

Commensurate with experience

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation