Research Technician I - Casual - McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Provides routine, entry-level technical assistance in carrying out assigned duties of research projects.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Conducts various routine tests in a clinical and/or diagnostic laboratory setting involved in research.
• Collects research and clinical data in accordance with requested method.
• Prepares lab solutions for simple and more complex biochemical experiments and clinical tests. Performs tests using autoclave machine, pipet washer, centrifuge, microscope, and ultraviolent light microscope with fluorescent detachments.
• Performs autoclaving and disposal of biohazardous materials.
• Collects and duplicates reference material.
• Washes, dries, and sterilizes laboratory glassware and instruments. Distributes clean glassware to appropriate laboratories.
• Orders laboratory supplies.
• Performs custodial laboratory duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• None.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• No experience necessary. Six months of experience in research lab preferred.

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.