Research Assistant I Cancer, Dr. Hung Luu lab

Overview

Dr. Hung Luu lab is looking for a Research Assistant who can coordinate and perform biospecimen collection processing aliquoting and storage following standardized protocols (e.g. for blood urine saliva fecal samples and / or tumor tissues). Maintain and manage biorepository inventory using electronic tracking systems (e.g. REDCap FreezerPro). Ensure accurate labeling documentation and chain-of-custody procedures for all biospecimens. Oversee day-to-day lab operations including ordering supplies maintaining equipment and ensuring laboratory safety and regulatory compliance. Support PIs studies by assisting with data entry quality control and basic statistical summaries of biospecimen or assay data. Coordinate with research staff research coordinators investigators and external collaborators for sample shipments tracking and data linkage.

At Houston Methodist the Research Technician I position is responsible for while under supervision assisting scientists with laboratory and investigative procedures. This position performs various assays imaging experiments and other technical duties to assist with the research activities of the laboratory and may be required to work with animal models and / or human subjects performing scientific analyses and test required for research under direct supervision.

Houston Methodist Standard

PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED

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HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

• Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values :

INTEGRITY : We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.

Responsibilities

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

QUALITY / SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

GROWTH / INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business / job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

WORK EXPERIENCE

License / Certification

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

KSA / Supplemental Data

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

ON-CALL

TRAVEL

Company Profile

Houston Methodist Research Institute was formed in 2004 to rapidly and efficiently translate discoveries made in the laboratory and the clinic into new diagnostics therapies and treatments. The research institute was created to provide the infrastructure and support for these endeavors and to house the technology and resources needed to make innovative breakthroughs in important areas of human disease. A 540000 square foot building dedicated to research the research institute houses over 1500 staff and trainees 284 principal investigators and has more than 570 ongoing clinical trials.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1