RESEARCH ENGINEER I - PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY
Company: Houston Methodist
Location: Houston
Posted on: September 30, 2024
Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Research Engineer I position is
responsible for providing technical support for laboratory-based
research. This position, under the direction of a Principle
Investigator (PI), may support bench techniques, working with
laboratory animals, scientific writing, and data analysis. The
Research Engineer I position may oversee equipment calibration,
certification and maintenance agreements as well as operate a
variety of laboratory equipment. This position may participate in
the development or establishment of new laboratory procedures,
including biological assays, quantitative and qualitative
analyses.PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintains/manages contact with sponsors.
- Contributes to teamwork by responding positively to requests
for assistance to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates
with all members of the department by actively communicating and
reporting data in a comprehensive manner.
- Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural
diversity, equity and inclusion principles. Contributes towards
improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e.
peer-to-peer accountability.SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Creates designs for instruments or devices.
- Accurately writes protocols, procedures, research and grant
proposals.
- Safely operates a variety of laboratory equipment. Effectively
utilizes computer systems, including office applications, and
statistical or technical software.QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS
- Analyzes, implements and tests materials. Accurately collects,
records, compiles and analyzes data.
- Handles human and/or animal tissue according to department
protocols and policies.
- Oversees equipment calibration, certification and maintenance
agreements.
- Maintains safety, emergency preparedness, MSDS and other
Laboratory Specific procedures.FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation
in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively
and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as
needed.GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Participates in the development or establishment of new
laboratory procedures, including biological assays, quantitative
and qualitative analyses.
- Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and
takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with
appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development
Plan on an on-going basis.This job description is not intended to
be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably
related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves
the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need
arises.EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts or Science degreeWORK EXPERIENCE
- NoneLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
- N/ALICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED
- Engineers in Training-EIT CertificationKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely
perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills,
competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the
English language necessary to perform the essential functions of
this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or
employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians,
family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a
customer service focus and application of positive language
principles
- Ability to analyze complex clinical and research data
- Ability to interpret compliance requirements
- Exhibits good listening skills
- Ability to work independently and analyze and solve
problems
- Demonstrates the ability to manage complex clinical and
interpersonal situations
- Able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects
- Self-motivated with the ability to think critically and work
independentlySUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs No
- Business professional Yes
- Other (department approved) YesON-CALL**Note that employees may
be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe
Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* NoTRAVEL**Travel specifications may vary by department
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area NoCompany
Profile:Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education
Institute and Research Institute, including 772 faculty and 56,250
learners. 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 more than 1,000 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 more than 1,387 clinical research
protocols and $70.3 million in extramurally funded translational
research programs.Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity
employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and
veterans.Equal Employment OpportunityHouston Methodist is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.Equal employment opportunity is a sound and
just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston
Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment
of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist
on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a
protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA
Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans
requested.Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Equal
employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston
Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in
discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or
seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other
characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor -
priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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