Research Assistant

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Full Time Houston, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition

Elevate Clinical Research is a mission‑driven organization expanding access to high‑quality clinical trials across Texas, Louisiana, Illinois, Maryland, South Dakota, Hawaii, Kansas
, and growing. We exist to bring research closer to the communities that need it most, delivering compassionate patient care, operational excellence, and trustworthy data that advances medicine.

At Elevate, your work has real impact. Every role contributes directly to improving health outcomes and bringing new therapies to life. We hire people who care deeply about patients, believe in doing things the right way, and want to grow with a company that’s expanding nationwide.

• Patients first in every decision and interaction
• Access, equity, and bringing research to underserved communities
• High‑quality, compliant, reliable study execution
• Purpose‑driven growth and opportunities for advancement
• Supportive teams who communicate, collaborate, and care

• A mission that matters
• Clear, structured onboarding
• Leadership that listens and supports
• Career growth as we expand into new states
• A culture built on integrity, teamwork, and accountability

Join Elevate and help build a patient‑centered research network that’s changing what clinical trials can look like for communities across the country.

The Research Assistant will play a critical role in advancing healthcare and social assistance research by supporting data-driven studies and experimental protocols. This position involves collecting, processing, and analyzing complex datasets to uncover insights that can inform clinical practices and health policies. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to design and implement research methodologies, including both computational and laboratory techniques.

They will contribute to the development and validation of machine learning models, particularly deep learning and neural networks, to interpret biomedical data. Ultimately, this role aims to facilitate impactful research outcomes that improve patient care and public health understanding.

• Proficiency in data collection methods and laboratory techniques including gel electrophoresis.
• Experience with programming and data analysis tools such as Tensor Flow, Num Py, and SPSS.
• Basic understanding of algorithms, neural networks, and deep learning concepts.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing research data.

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with a focus on health data analytics or computational biology.
• Prior experience in healthcare or social assistance research environments.
• Familiarity with advanced statistical methods and software for biomedical research.
• Experience publishing or contributing to peer-reviewed scientific research.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team.

• Conduct comprehensive data collection through field research and laboratory experiments, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Utilize software tools such as Tensor Flow, Num Py, and SPSS to preprocess, analyze, and visualize research data.
• Develop and implement algorithms and deep learning models to analyze complex biological datasets.
• Perform gel electrophoresis and other laboratory techniques to support experimental research objectives.
• Collaborate with research team members to design experiments, interpret results, and prepare reports and publications.

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