At Houston Methodist, the Research Technician I position is responsible for assisting scientists in their laboratory investigations by performing glass washing and sterilization of laboratory glassware, supplies, and liquids. This position largely involves running glass washers and autoclave equipment as a part of our HMRI Glass Wash and Autoclave Core.  Strong communication skills, attention to detail, adherence to Core processes and safety practices, and, ability to train scientists in the use of the equipment are all required. Ability to work both independently and as a part of the Core and Central Laboratory Operations Teams is vital.

Knowledge/training of HMRI Glass Wash and Autoclave Core equipment usage and procedures and basic lab safety will be provided and are part of the ongoing responsibilities of this position.  Work site will include TMC Houston Methodist Research Institute facilities and the TMC3 Houston Methodist Research Institute laboratories (15 minute “walk” from TMC site).

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)

EXPERIENCE

• None

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports clinical research protocols and extramurally funded translational research programs.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.