Research Assistant II - Infectious Disease - Gollihar
Research Assistant II - Infectious Disease - Gollihar
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Job Description
Overview
Houston Methodist Standard
PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED
Refer to departmental Scope of Service and Provision of Care plans as applicable for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.
HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS
- Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
- INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
- COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional ethical physical and spiritual needs.
- ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
- RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth dignity and value.
- EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.
- Practices the Caring and Serving Model
- Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards
- Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET Managing Up Key Words)
- Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees experiential journeys to ensure strong communication ease of access to information and a seamless experience
- Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job
- Actively supports the organizations vision fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values
Responsibilities
- Maintains positive working relationships with Research stakeholders and customers. Actively participates in planning meetings and provides meaningful contributions to drive decision making and next steps.
- Role models to team members effective communication skills assisting in their development of such skills. Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic teamfocused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the research team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information as it relates to assigned system(s) in a comprehensive manner.
- Fosters staff engagement by demonstrating active listening requesting and acknowledging feedback providing rationale when appropriate and supporting organizational goals. Works towards improving departments employee engagement score.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Follows technical instruction in setting up and conducting experiments including biological assays quantitative and qualitative analyses.
- Effectively utilizes and operates laboratory and/or computer equipment.
- Tabulates inventory and maintains supplies and equipment.
- Collaborates with PIs and other research members to provide consistent research collection.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected.
- For laboratory positions: Makes minor modifications and/or repairs on laboratory equipment. Calibrates and operates a variety of laboratory equipment.
- Assists with implementation and education of departmentbased safety initiatives standards of practice and protocols. Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills performance and outcomes.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Selfmotivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.
- Provides data and figures for manuscripts and grants.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Participates in the development or establishment of new laboratory and/or department procedures including biological assays quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an ongoing basis.
This job description is not intended to be allinclusive; 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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts or Science in a related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Two years relevant research or academic experience
License/Certification
- May be required depending on position refer to addendum if necessary
KSA/ Supplemental Data
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing 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 coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Works well in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to prioritize frequently quickly shift tasks and adapt to a rapidly changing environment
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional Yes
- Other (department approved) No
ONCALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* No
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile
Houston Methodist Research Institute was formed in 2004 to rapidly and efficiently translate discoveries made in the laboratory and the clinic into new diagnostics therapies and treatments. The research institute was created to provide the infrastructure and support for these endeavors and to house the technology and resources needed to make innovative breakthroughs in important areas of human disease. A 540000 square foot building dedicated to research the research institute houses over 1500 staff and trainees 284 principal investigators and has more than 570 ongoing clinical trials.
Employment Type
Full-Time
