Seasonal Hire - Neurology (BRAINS Lab)

The BRAINS Laboratory is looking for students to join us for a summer position! Students will perform some basic laboratory techniques such as protein quantification, Western Blot, PCR, immunohistochemistry, tissue processing for histological analysis, multiplex, among others. Also, under supervision, the student will design experiments to answer simple hypothesis. Summer students will establish research collaborations with postdoctoral research fellow, which will be in charge of his day-to-day lab training.

POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Dispenses biohazardous materials by autoclaving and bagging for disposal.

2. Washes and sterilizes glassware, pipets, instruments and tips. Soaks glassware and instruments in dichromate acid to remove stubborn stains

3. Collects lab coats daily for laundry, completes laundry slips with the number of submitted coats, and returns the lab coats to their proper labs.

4. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None; one year of experience with laboratory and/or scientific procedures, preferredWhat 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% 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:

Position Key Accountabilities:

CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

None.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: None

Individuals must be a minimum age of 16 years.

High School diploma or equivalent, preferred.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code ?51.215

Residency Requirement:

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