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.

UTHealth Houston's Neurology Department is hiring for a Seasonal Hire to complete general lab work for NIH funded R35 grant awarded to Dr. McCullough. The individual will complete projects in cell culture, histology, behavior, and general lab.

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. This appointment is for less than 4.5 months.

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:

The McCullough Lab requires a Seasonal Hire to assist senior lab personnel to complete NIH funded projects related to aging, stroke, and dementia. The individual will assist in cell culture with cell line maintenance, histology processing tissue, behavior testing, and post-surgical care.

Position Key Accountabilities:

Report to senior lab personnel and complete assigned tasks related to ongoing projects.

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.