Research Associate I

3 weeks ago

Houston, United States Houston Methodist Full time

**Overview**

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.

**Responsibilities**:
**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.
- 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.

**Qualifications**:
**EDUCATION**
- Master of Science degree

Or Terminal Degree with minimum two years post-doctoral experience, preferred

**WORK EXPERIENCE**
- Five years experience, depending on education level

License/Certification

**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED**
- N/A

KSA/ Supplemental Data

**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 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 Research Institute was formed in 2004 to rapidly and efficiently translate discoveries made in the laboratory and the clinic into new diagnostics, therapies, and treatments. The research institute was created to provide the infrastructure and support for these endeavors, and to house the technology and resources needed to make innovative breakthroughs in important areas of human disease. A 540,000 square foot building dedicated to research, the research institute houses over 1,500 staff and trainees, 284 principal investigators and has more than 570 ongoing clinical trials.

**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 Method

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