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. Juneyoung Lee's Laboratory is looking for a Seasonal Hire position. This position will involve performing basic lab-based experiments, including animal behavioral tests, tissue processing for histological analysis, and immunohistochemistry, among other tasks. The candidate will establish research collaborations with postdoctoral research fellows, who will be responsible for day-to-day lab training. One year of experience with laboratory and/or scientific procedures, preferred.

This appointment is for a period of less than four and one-half months. This position is 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.

More Information on the Lee Lab here: https: //med.uth.edu/neurology/brains-research-laboratory/mccullough-lab-faculties/lee-lab-profile/

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 Summary:

Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects.

Position Key Accountabilities:

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.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education: None. Individuals must be at least 16 years of age. High School diploma or equivalent, preferred.

Minimum Experience: None. One year of experience with laboratory and/or scientific procedures, preferred

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