Center for Metabolic and Degenerative Diseases in the Institute of Molecular Medicine
Full Time/Nonexempt
Texas Medical Center location
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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)
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Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
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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!
Posiition Summary:
Applications are invited for a Research Associate position in the Center for Metabolic and Degenerative Diseases in the Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Ph.D. or equivalent in a related scientific field is required. The laboratory discovers and investigates novel factors that regulate the dynamics of adipose tissue remodeling during obesity development. The long-term goal of the research is to address the clinical significance of these factors in human obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
The focus of the immediate project is to study several newly identified enzymes that play key roles in lipid metabolism. Particularly, we take advantage of genetic and pharmacological tools to address the specific functions of the enzymes on lipogenesis and lipolysis in adipose tissue and liver. We further characterize the consequent metabolic outcomes in the whole body.
We are seeking talent candidates who are highly motivated, science-driven, collaborative, and have excellent writing and verbal communication skills to join our research team. An ideal candidate will have a strong background in animal studies on metabolism, and possess hands-on experience in metabolic characterization on mouse models. Previous experience with data analysis for lipid omics and metabolomics, molecular biology, cell culture and biochemical assays will be considered as additional advantages.
Position Key Accountabilities:
Collects, evaluates, interprets, and documents research data to accomplish the objectives of a wide variety of scientific experiments and research projects.
Influences project direction and outcomes by identifying opportunities to enhance, terminate, or re-direct research activities.
Evaluates and interprets data and provides results to investigators to support publication.
Maintains quality control checks and a safe environment in compliance with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes.
Assists in the preparation and writing of research reports, manuscripts, papers and grant proposals for presentation and publication.
Provides direction and training to lab personnel to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results in compliance with all protocols, guidelines, regulations, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
Considerable knowledge in basic and sophisticated equipment.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree in a related field with three (3) years of related research experience including experience in a lead research role; or
Master's degree in a related field with one (1) year of related research experience including experience in a lead research role; or
Doctorate degree.
Minimum Experience:
Years of experience varies based on education level.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code 51.215
