Research Assistant II - Neurology (BRAINS Biorepository and Histology Core)

Position Key Accountabilities:

Support Human Autopsy and Brain Cutting Conference:

Assist with the collection of human postmortem tissue.

Organize and maintain paperwork following autopsies and brain cutting conferences.

Assist with Daily Tasks in the Histology Core:

Prepare slides for histological experiments, including internal and external requests, with proficiency in operating various microtomes and vibratomes.

Perform a range of staining techniques, such as routine staining, immunohistochemistry, and in situ hybridization.

Assist with slide scanning and imaging.

Ensure Quality Control and Safety:

Conduct quality control checks to maintain high standards of work.

Ensure compliance with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes to maintain a safe and efficient working environment.

Perform Other Duties as Assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Considerable knowledge and experience in human autopsy and histotechnological techniques.

Strong problem-solving skills with a highly responsible and detail-oriented approach.

Exceptional organizational skills, dedication, and efficiency in completing tasks.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education with prior experience in a lead research role.

Minimum Experience:

• One year of related experience in a research or clinical lab environment. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds frequently, and/or negligible amounts constantly to move objects.
• This position may involve exposure to potentially hazardous chemical, biological, or radioactive agents

Position Summary:

Under general direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices.

Position Key Accountabilities:

Conducts research activities, under general direction, according to research. Research activities may include some or all of the following: patient recruiting and screening, traditional laboratory experiments and activities, informatics, field interviewer recruiting, screening and training and/or animal laboratories.

Maintains adequate level of lab supplies to assure timely achievement of lab activities.

Maintains accurate and timely records to include notebooks, records, databases, etc. as needed by the research project.

Monitors laboratory and/or other supplies to ensure sufficient inventory to support research projects. Ensures quality of reagents or other supplies.

Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department

As needed, coordinates the work of laboratory technicians, support staff and other assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results. Answers questions or resolves problems regarding routine or more complex duties.

Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes.

May participate in continuing education programs, workshops and seminars.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

General knowledge and some detailed concepts of research field assigned.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of education.

Minimum Experience:

One year of related experience in a research or clinical lab environment. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. This position may include work involving otentially 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity