Research Engineer I - Vascular (Hiring Immediately)

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**
* Maintainsmanages 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.
**QUALITYSAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
* Analyzes, implements and tests materials. Accurately collects, records, compiles and analyzes data.
* Handles human andor 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.
**GROWTHINNOVATION 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 businessjob duties as assigned. Houston
Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the
need arises.
**EDUCATION**
* Bachelor of Arts or Science degree
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
* None
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED**
* NA
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED**
* Engineers in Training-EIT Certification ****
**KNOWLEDGE, 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 independently
**SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS**
**WORK ATTIRE**
* Uniform No
* Scrubs No
* Business professional Yes
* Other (department approved) Yes
**ON-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* 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 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.
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
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