UTHealth Houston Research Assistant I, Skeletal Muscle Biology, Houston, Texas, USA
UTHealth Houston’s Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine is hiring a full-time Research Assistant I in Houston, Texas, USA, supporting skeletal muscle biology and disease research. Freshers are eligible for this entry-level role.
Job Details
Organization: UTHealth Houston Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine
Position: Research Assistant I
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Experience: Freshers eligible (entry Research Assistant I)
Job Description
The Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine is hiring a full-time Research Assistant I for skeletal muscle biology and disease (DMD, cachexia, aging, PAD), including rodent colony work. Under general direction, the successful candidate will support basic and translational research using rodent models and cell culture systems.
Our research focuses on skeletal muscle biology and disease, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy, cancer cachexia, aging, and peripheral arterial disease, with an emphasis on mitochondrial function, muscle energetics, vascularization, and tissue regeneration.
Key Responsibilities
- Mouse colony management and genotyping
- Laboratory organization and supply ordering
- Providing technical support for ongoing research projects using techniques such as Western blotting, qPCR, histology, and cell culture
- Handling biological samples
- Conducting laboratory experiments
- Collecting data and maintaining accurate records while following established protocols
Eligibility Criteria
Previous biomedical research experience is a plus, and candidates with varying levels of experience are encouraged to apply.
Required Skills
The ability and willingness to work with and manage rodent colonies is essential.
The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, attentive to detail, eager to learn new techniques, and enthusiastic about contributing to a collaborative biomedical research environment.
Additional Information
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)
About UTHealth Houston
UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care.
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