Research Assistant

Division:
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Work Arrangement:
Onsite only

Location:

Houston, TX

Salary Range: $47,372 - $55,731

FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Research Assistant will provide research work that requires planning, completing, and occasionally supervising limited research projects in accordance with general plans approved by the supervisor, including studies related to child and adolescent mental health, medication effects, and developmental health outcomes in Dr. Chadi Calarge's research lab.

• Designs and conducts research activities and study procedures in support of clinical research projects involving pediatric and adolescent populations.
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes data related to behavioral health outcomes in research participants.
• Conducts literature searches and summarizes information in an appropriate format for specific studies involving psychiatric conditions, treatment effects, and related health measures.
• Documents and interprets results of experiments and research procedures and reports findings to principal investigators.
• May develop and modify computer programs or databases for research data management and analysis.
• Selects and determines appropriate research procedures in accordance with study protocols and research objectives.
• Oversees the maintenance of lab equipment, research materials, and study environment.
• May assign activities to less experienced research staff.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or a related field.
• Two years of relevant experience.

• Master's degree in basic science or a related field.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.