Exciting opportunity to join our (Neurology) - BRAINS Lab! Full time exempt role located at 6431 Fannin St, Houston, Texas 77030. 

Develops, plans, maintains research and policy analysis. Oversees the general running of several faculty in the BRAINS Research laboratory. Ensures compliance with University and Federal policies and regulations related to animal care, bio-safety, hazardous waste, Drug Enforcement Agency, and others.

Assists in grant proposals to both private foundations and governmental agencies. Performs grant congruency for Animal Welfare Committee and Biosafety approvals. 

Responsibilities include:

Maintaining up-to-date Animal Welfare Protocols

-updating experiments based on new grants (public or private funding)

-updating experiments based on preliminary data needed for grant submissions

-responding to Outcome Letters to address any stipulations or requests from the AWC committee

-adding/removing personnel

-updating funding

CLAMC:

-managing animal colonies using iCare and Softmouse (animal management software)

-coordinating with vendors for transgenic strains needed for experiments and grants

-negotiating cage space with CLAMC

Ordering:

-manage ordering software (Quartzy) for all general lab (BRANS Lab) and assigned BRAINS Lab PIs

-confirming ordered items are received and checked in

-submit EAJ for orders greater than $15,000

-negotiate price for general use/bulk order items

-work with vendors on pricing

-request quotes for specific items if not general use

Service contracts:

-work with vendors to ensure all large pieces of equipment have active service contracts

-negotiate service contracts

Personnel:

-supervise set personnel in assigned BRAINS PIs Labs

-approve timesheets

-approve vacation request

-place job postings

Visas for international students:

-work with team and UT OIA for visa requests.

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% 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:

Develops, plans, maintains research and policy analysis. Oversees the general running of the laboratory.

Position Key Accountabilities:

In-office (laboratory), 8:30-5:00pm (flexibility required).

Ideal would have PhD and some Postdoctoral experience in lab, experience with chemical and biological safety a plus. 

Certification/Skills:

Depending on research may require advanced level grant writing skills.
Depending on research may require Registered Nurse within the State of Texas.
Depending on research may require Clinical Research Coordinator certification.
May require program specific certifications.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in science or a health administration related field.

Minimum Experience:

Seven years of applicable experience.
May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.

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

Residency Requirement:

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