Advanced Research Specialist - Radiology Division (Hiring Immediately)

At Houston Methodist, the Research Associate II position is responsible for

conducting advanced laboratory experiments on research projects with minimal

supervision. This position provides advanced technical research skills and

establishing test methods and procedures under the direction of Department

Chairperson or Scientist (Faculty). The Research Associate II position

evaluates results of (or response to) process; summarizes data; may provide

oversight and guidance to other associates.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists PIfaculty by monitoring team of Research Assistants and Post Docs 0-2 scientific activities. Provides communication of needs, issues to be addressed, and all important information necessary to ensure scientific success.

Facilitates open, professional, communication to achieve mutual understanding. Role models excellent, clear, and professional communication skills to achieve mutual understanding and problem resolution.

Contributes to a team-focused work environment that actively helps one another achieve scientific goals.

Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team to achieve optimal department results. Ensures collaboration among all members of the research team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information as it relates to assigned system(s) in a comprehensive manner.

Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance.

Teaches peers and staff to critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions and follows up consistently.

Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

At PIFacultys direction, organizes the workflow, proactively problem solves, anticipates needs, and manages multiple ongoing priorities.

Independently handles resolution of complex problems and issues and notifies PIFaculty of issue and resolution. Serves as escalation support for less experienced staff.

• Analyzes data for research grants and publications (medium to high complexity). Maintains accurate records of all research and data collection.
• Completesperforms research and incorporates novel procedures and methods into research experiments as appropriate (medium complexity).

QUALITYSAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• At the direction of the PIFaculty, writes and maintains regulatory and safety committee applicationsprotocols.
• Provides advanced technical research skills and establishes test methods and procedures. Documents procedures and changes to procedure in PIFacultys Lab Study Methods manual and Laboratory Notebooks.
• Establishes and maintains quality control of project operations including establishing appropriate controls and standards for experimental procedures.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently, demonstrating responsible financial stewardship. Manages own time effectively and prioritizes work to achieve maximum results in a timely manner.
• Assists with ensuring orders for supplies are on appropriate grants.

GROWTHINNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates in publication and grant writing at PIFaculty direction.
• Determines specific research project goals and objectives to be attained. Assumes responsibility and oversight for those goals and objectives at the PIFacultys direction.
• Assists with developing skills of lab team (staff and students) in alignment with scientific objectives.
• Participates in conferences and seminars. Proactively manages own professional development and completes My Development Plan.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will

also perform other reasonably related businessjob duties as assigned. Houston

Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the

need arises.

EDUCATION

Terminal Degree with Six years post-doctoral experience or Master of Science degree with nine years research experience

WORK EXPERIENCE

Six years post-doctoral experience with Terminal Degree or nine years research experience with Masters degree

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going 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
• Exercises independent judgment related to situations of a sensitive, confidential, and scientific nature
• Ability to initiate and complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to deal with high volumes and rigid deadlines

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.

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

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orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a

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