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.
Dr. Kevin Lin’s Laboratory is looking for students to join us for a summer position! Students will perform some basic laboratory techniques such as protein quantification, automated Western Blot (capillary immunoelectrophoresis), qPCR, immunohistochemistry, tissue processing for histological analysis, cell culture and others. Also, under supervision, the student will design experiments to answer simple hypothesis. Summer students will establish research collaborations with postdoctoral research fellow, which will be in charge of his day-to-day lab training.
This position is a seasonal, non-benefits eligible position funded by grants that comprise 50% or more of the funding. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon the availability of funding for this position. Your employment may end upon the cancellation or discontinuation of the project, program or funding.
Location: 6431 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas 77030
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Dispenses biohazardous materials by autoclaving and bagging for disposal.
- Washes and sterilizes glassware, pipets, instruments and tips. Soaks glassware and instruments in dichromate acid to remove stubborn stains
- Maintaining a clean and organized lab environment, preparing and storing laboratory supplies.
- Assist researchers in various experimental procedures, including preparing materials,
CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS: None.
MINIMUM EDUCATION: None; High School diploma or equivalent, preferred.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None; one year of experience with laboratory and/or scientific procedures, preferred.
Individuals must be a minimum age of 16 years.
Physical Requirements:
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 may include work involving potentially 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.
