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HSC Research Aide
Position Description: Performs specialized work in conducting original research. Work is performed under general supervision with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness of project. • Texas Tech Health El Paso (TTEP) is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. • Additionally, this position is not eligible for remote or hybrid opportunities. All work is required to be performed onsite at TTEP.
Major/Essential Functions: • Assists Director of SWBB with experiments, tissue quality measurements, interactions with ME and administrative duties to include maintaining performance reports, biosketches, statistics, grant development and submission. Employee will meet established deadlines. Paperwork will be done following University and Department policy and procedures. • Recruit, enroll, assess, and track participants as they complete protocols for various Psychiatry studies. Assist Research Director and PI in coordinating and performing a wide variety of research related functions including assessments, data collection, data entry, interpretation of data and data analysis, collecting blood and biological samples. Ensure established deadlines are met. Files will be in a locked cabinet and maintained in a neat, organized fashion in order for easy access of information to program director and other staff. Will follow all institutional and federal guidelines. Employee will have extensive communication with the research director to ensure smooth operation. Will follow institutional and departmental guidelines in the collection of blood and biological samples. • Responsible for assisting Director of SWBB conducting tissue quality and laboratory based molecular biology research. Employee must be detailed oriented, have excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize daily work to meet established deadlines. Employee will have extensive communication with the research director to ensure smooth operation. • Facilitates IRB application for submission and review. Will fill out all paperwork associated with the recruitment and registration of patients into research studies including protocol paperwork with in the institution. Other duties as assigned to include any research trainings. Employee will complete all necessary paperwork required within the established deadline. All paperwork must be kept in a neat and orderly fashion in order for easy access. Employee will follow all institutional and federal guidelines. • Assist in and oversee budgets for all faculty related research projects. Award review and set-up to facilitate appropriate long term management to include completing all associated forms. Employee will prioritize work to meet established deadlines. Monitor compliance with Sponsor's terms and condition and University's policies and procedures. Forms will be done within the established deadline following University policy and procedures. • Remains current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position. • Adhere to all policies, procedures and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.). • Personally, and consistently demonstrate, display and act in accordance with TTUHSC EP's Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution. • Perform all other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree particular field of science or engineering.
Preferred Qualifications: • Basic laboratory techniques, basic molecular biology, cell culture PCR, Western blotting, neuroanatomy, good communication skills, writing skills. • Provide two supportive letters in academia.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Jeanne Clery Act: The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
Pay Statement: Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.