Research Assistant I

About the Role

UTHealth Houston's Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences' Texas Youth Depression and Suicide Research Network (Tx-YDSRN) is seeking a Research Assistant I to support clinical research projects focusing on children and families with mood disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, and suicidality. This is a full-time, onsite position with a minimum two-year commitment.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit subjects for clinical research studies.
• See subjects as part of research protocols.
• Manage regulatory and scheduling aspects of clinical research studies.
• Conduct activities to support research projects under general direction of senior research staff.
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices.
• Perform laboratory experiments and activities to support research objectives.
• Collect, organize, and prepare research data for principal investigators and other researchers.
• Update notebooks, records, and databases as needed.
• Maintain clean laboratory equipment and work area.
• Order laboratory and other supplies as directed.
• Stay abreast of new and updated procedures and protocols for the research laboratory.
• Maintain compliance with required training.
• Participate in continuing education programs, seminars, and workshops.
• Coordinate the work of technicians as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• GCP regulatory experience.
• IRB/IEC regulatory experience.
• Spanish and English language written/oral fluency strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree required. May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
• General knowledge of research fields.
• Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure.
• Must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Independent problem-solver.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.