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Medical Research Fellow

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At Houston Methodist, the Research Associate I position is responsible for conducting laboratory experiments on research projects within well-defined guidelines. This position provides technical research skills and establishes test methods and procedures under the direction of Department Chairperson or Scientist (Faculty). The Research Associate I position evaluates results of (or response to) process; summarizes data.
Additional Information:
The Division seeks a highly driven scientist to support and drive novel multidisciplinary projects. This position will focus on basic research in innate and adaptive immunity and the influence of commensal bacteria and or host factors on hematopoiesis, mucosal immunology, and infectious diseases. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or master’s degree and a minimum of two years of post-graduate experience. They must also have a tangible track record in microbiology, epigenetics, infectious disease or immunology as assessed by first and mid author publications. The applicant should have a record of independent ideas or inventions taken from concept to validation and reporting. Willingness and aptitude to receive training and work in BSL2 and BSL3 laboratories, as well as work with vertebrate animal models and infectious agents is required. Experience with the execution and analysis of single cell experiments and high dimensional data analysis, such as, but not limited to, the 10X Genomics platform or spatial transcriptomics is also required.
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PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
~ Assigns and reviews the work and outcomes for projects completed by assistants.

~ Contributes to a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the research team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information as it relates to an assigned system(s) in a comprehensive manner.

~ Provides contributions towards the improvement of department scores for turnover/retention/employee engagement.


SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
~ Analyzes data for research grants and publications. Prepares scientific presentations for department meetings.

~ Completes/performs research experiments and incorporates novel procedures and methods into research experiments as appropriate (low to medium complexity).

~ Maintains accurate records of all research and data collection.


QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
~ Establishes and maintains quality control of project operations.

~ Writes and maintains regulatory and safety committee applications/protocols.

~ Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement providing recommendations and contributes to meeting departmental and hospital targets for quality and safety.


FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
~ Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime.

~ Assists with ensuring orders are on appropriate grants.


GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
~ Participates in grant writing.

~ Determines specific research project goals and objectives to be attained. Assumes responsibility and oversight for those goals and objectives.

~ Seeks opportunities to identify developmental needs of self and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an ongoing basis.


This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
~ Master's degree in related field or terminal degree with two years post-doctoral experience


WORK EXPERIENCE
~ Five years experience, depending on education level

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
~ N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
~ Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

~ Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

~ Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus, and application of positive language principles

~ Ability to work independently

~ Capable of handling challenging/difficult situations

~ Demonstrates sound judgment and executes analytical skills

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
Uniform No
Scrubs Yes
Business professional Yes
Other (department approved) No
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
~ On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute, including 772 faculty and 56,250 learners. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care.
Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports more than 1,000 trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs.
Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports more than 1,387 clinical research protocols and $70.3 million in extramurally funded translational research programs.
Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.