ACM Research Associate II
Posted on: 6 Apr 2021
Houston, TX
Job Description
Job SummaryJOB SUMMARY
The Research Associate II is responsible for providing advanced technical research skills and establishing test methods and procedures under the direction of Department Chairperson or Scientist (Faculty).
Requirements:
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
PEOPLE -20 %
1. Oversees a team of Research Assistants and Post Docs 0-2, and participants from other HMHRI labs.
2. Assigns and reviews work of research project staff.
SERVICE - 30%
1. Plans, directs and coordinates laboratory research projects (medium to high complexity)
2. Completes/performs research and incorporates novel procedures and methods into ressearch experiments as appropriate.
3. Analyze data for research grants and publications (medium to high complexity)
4. Reviews scientific literature.
QUALITY/SAFETY - %
1. Establishes and maintains quality control of poject operations.
2. Writes and maintains regulatory and safety committee applications/protocols
3. Keeps good records of all procedures and outcomes.
4. Adheres to and assists with customizing of TMH and TMHRI Safety Procedures for Laboratory.
FINANCE - %
1. Plans and carefully designs experiments
2. Steward of Houston Methodist's resources and considers this for supply orders.
3. Keeps projects on required timelines
4. Researches best cost/quality options for supply orders
5. Assists with ensuring orders are on appropriate grants.
GROWTH/INNOVATION - %
1. Determines specific research project goals and objectives to be attained.
2. Prepares scientific presentations for departmental meetings.
3. Participates in grant writing.
4. Participates in publication writing as first author
5. Works toward writing specific aims and research plan independently.
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 REQUIREMENTS
* Terminal degree with minimum 6 years experience
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
* 6 years experience
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
* N/A
Houston Methodist
Houston, TX
Houston Methodist comprises a leading academic medical center in the Texas Medical Center and six community hospitals serving the Greater Houston area. Each hospital is staffed by committed personnel who exemplify our I CARE values: integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence. Patient safety, quality and service are our highest priorities.
Houston Methodist Hospital, the system's flagship, is consistently listed among U.S. News & World Report's best hospitals, and we extend that same level of quality care across the system. Other available centers include Houston Methodist Emergency Care Centers, the Houston Methodist Imaging Center, the Houston Methodist Breast Care Center and the Houston Methodist Outpatient Center.
Houston Methodist Research Institute is home to some of the world’s brightest physician-scientists, working in a collaborative environment on more than 800 clinical trials. The goal of the research institute is to quickly translate what is discovered in the lab into treatments for patients. The research institute is making great strides, bringing us even closer to medical breakthroughs in cardiovascular disease, cancer, infectious disease, neurosciences, diabetes and more.
At Houston Methodist, caring for our community means more than providing quality health care at our seven hospitals — it means supporting individuals and organizations that touch the lives of those who make up our community. Based on our I CARE values, our programs provide financial and medical assistance to more than 150,000 patients every year. In addition, this support also helps foster confidence, peace of mind and compassion to those individuals who are rebuilding their lives.
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