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Research Assistant I - Anesthesiology

UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)·Houston, Texas

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

Conduct basic and translational research, including animal work and laboratory experiments, to support research objectives. Responsibilities include collecting and organizing research data, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

The Department of Anesthesiology is seeking a Research Assistant I for Dr.

Xie's lab.

Dr.

Zhongcong Xie, MD, PhD, is a Professor of Anesthesiology at UTHealth Houston (McGovern Medical School).

He serves as the Co-Director of the Center for Aging and Cognitive Dysfunction and Vice President for Translational Perioperative Research and Innovation.

His clinical focus supports general OR and obstetric anesthesia.

Internationally recognized, his research investigates perioperative neurocognitive disorders and Alzheimer's-related biomarkers.

You can read more about his lab and academic background on the Xie Lab at McGovern Medical School page.

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.

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%25 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 general supervision, conducts basic/ translational research which may include animal work and other activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: handle biological samples, laboratory experiments and activities, and data collection. Position Key Accountabilities: Under general supervision, performs laboratory experiments and activities to support research objectives Collects, organize and prepares research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed Maintains clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment. Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff. Stays abreast of new and updated procedures and protocols for the research laboratory. Must maintain compliance with required training. May participate in continuing education programs, seminars, and workshops. As needed, may coordinate the work of technicians to ensure efficient, timely and high-quality results. Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills

  • None
  • Minimum
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree required May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
  • Minimum
  • Experience:
  • None
  • 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.
  • Security
  • Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
  • Residency
  • Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree is required, though equivalent experience may be substituted. No minimum professional experience is required for this entry-level research position.

  • bachelor degree
  • Inventory Management
  • Data Collection
  • Data Organization
  • Laboratory Experiments
  • Research Protocol Compliance
  • Laboratory Maintenance
  • Biological Sample Handling

Benefits

  • Vacation
  • Paid Time Off
  • Sick Time
  • Retirement Plan
  • Employee Discounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Financial Counseling
  • Pension Plan
  • Longevity Pay
  • Gym Membership Discounts
  • Medical Premiums
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Legal Counseling
  • Child Care Resources
  • Elder Care Resources

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Houston, Texas
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)

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Size10,001+ employees
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Texas research assistant roles in anesthesiology are often competitive because they sit at the intersection of clinical research, data handling, and team coordination, and employers may accept equivalent experience in place of a bachelor’s degree. Entry-level openings can draw candidates from health sciences, lab, and administrative backgrounds. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to any research, data, or patient-facing experience that matches the posting.

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