Research Assistant I - Neurosurgery (Finance)

The role is with our D epartment of Neurosurgery. It includes supporting various projects related to epilepsy and tumor research including implantable devices, neuromodulation, and stem cell implants for projects sponsored by the NIH and industry.

Position Summary:

Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects involving Neurosurgery patient populations. The candidate should be self-motivated, responsible and have adept interpersonal skills.

• Explaining study details to patients and obtaining informed consent (training provided)
• Data collection in the epilepsy monitoring unit
• Cleaning of newly collected data (using computer software programs)
• Simple data analyses, as instructed (using computer software programs)
• Maintaining data recording and stimulation computers
• Ordering lab supplies
• Communicating with collaborating labs on shared projects

This position may be ideal for a recent college graduate interested in acquiring experience in a medical research setting. We would very much prefer a 2 year commitment, but will consider 1 year as well.

Position Key Accountabilities:

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.