Research Assistant I​/II - Center Neurobehavioral Research Addiction; CNRA

UTHealth Houston's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences' Center for Neurobehavioral Research on Addiction (CNRA) is hiring a Research Assistant to support studies dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of substance use disorders. Our dynamic and multidisciplinary team includes experts in addiction psychiatry, psychology, medicine, counseling, nursing, pharmacy, and research. Candidates with experience in human subjects research, especially with substance use populations, are preferred.

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. We reward our team for the excellent service they provide.

• 100% paid medical premiums for full‑time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation and sick time – about 37‑38 days per year)
• Longer tenure results in more vacation accrual
• Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service)
• Retirement/pension plan
• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and wellness program access
• Other employee discounts (entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.)
• Resources for child and elder care

Under general supervision, conducts basic/translational research which may include animal work and other activities according to the research protocol. Research activities may include handling biological samples, laboratory experiments, and data collection.

• Under general supervision, performs laboratory experiments and activities to support research objectives
• Collects, organizes, and prepares research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers; updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed
• Maintains clean laboratory equipment and work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment
• Orders laboratory supplies and other materials as directed by senior research staff
• Stays abreast of new and updated procedures and protocols; maintains compliance with required training; participates in continuing education programs, seminars, and workshops
• May coordinate the work of technicians to ensure efficient, timely, and high‑quality results as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

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Bachelor's Degree required. May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.

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• Experience with human subjects research and/or counseling, specifically with the substance use population
• Some experience in a research or clinical lab environment

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

This position is a security‑sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification. Personnel in such positions will be routinely reviewed for criminal history and potential connections to a foreign adversary.

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