Research Assistant ; Night Shift - Center Translational Injury Research

Research Assistant I (Night Shift) - Center for Translational Injury Research

Join UTHealth Houston as a Research Assistant I (Night Shift) in the Center for Translational Injury Research (CeTIR). CeTIR leads research and development of next‑generation medical technologies for trauma patients.

The typical schedule is a 12‑hour shift from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, including weekends and holidays.

Benefits:

• 100 % paid medical premiums for full‑time employees
• Generous time off: approximately 37–38 days per year (vacation, sick, holidays)
• Longevity pay: monthly payments after two years of service
• Retirement plan: full benefits plus pension built over time

Position Summary: Under close direction of senior research staff, conduct activities to support research projects focused on trauma‑related blood samples and laboratory work.

Key Accountabilities:

• Conduct research activities according to protocol: recruiting, screening, laboratory experiments, informatics, field interviews, animal studies.
• Maintain clean laboratory equipment and workspace.
• Collect, evaluate, interpret data; update notebooks, records, and databases.
• Stay abreast of new and updated protocols.
• Order laboratory supplies as directed.
• Coordinate work of laboratory technicians and assistants as needed.
• Comply with all governmental and university policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Certification /

Skills:

General knowledge of research fields.

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Minimum Experience: No years of experience required.

Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 lb occasionally and/or 10 lb constantly.

Security Sensitive: Position requires compliance with Texas Education Code and relevant state laws. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas.