Biomedical Research Specialist - Immunology and Pathogen Studies (Hiring Immediately)

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.

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 turnoverretentionemployee engagement.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Analyzes data for research grants and publications. Prepares scientific presentations for department meetings.
• Completesperforms 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.

QUALITYSAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establishes and maintains quality control of project operations.
• Writes and maintains regulatory and safety committee applicationsprotocols.
• 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.

GROWTHINNOVATION 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 businessjob duties as assigned. Houston

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

need arises.

EDUCATION

Masters 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

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 challengingdifficult 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.

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.