Research Associate III at Houston Methodist

OverviewAt Houston Methodist the Research Associate III position is responsible for conducting advanced laboratory experiments on research projects with little to no supervision. This position is considered a subject matter expert utilizing advanced technical research skills and establishing test methods and procedures under the direction of Department Chairperson or Scientist (Faculty) and assists PI/faculty by leading a team of Research Associates Assistants and Post Docs 0-2 in scientific activities. The Research Associate III position evaluates results of (or response to) process; summarizes data; provides communication of needs issues to be addressed and all important information necessary to ensure scientific success. This position serves as liaison between team members management and PIs resolving more complex matters for the area.Houston Methodist StandardPATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVEDRefer 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 EXPECTATIONSProvide 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 ModelDelivers personalized service using HM Service StandardsProvides 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 experienceInvolves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given jobActively supports the organizations vision fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE valuesResponsibilitiesPEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAssists PI/faculty by leading a team of Research Associates Assistants and Post Docs 0-2 in scientific activities. Provides communication of needs issues to be addressed and all important information necessary to ensure scientific success. Facilitates open professional communication to achieve mutual understanding.Role models excellent clear and professional communication skills to achieve mutual understanding and problem resolution. Demonstrates a positive work environment and contributes to a team-focused work environment that actively helps one another achieve department goals. Ensures collaboration among all members of the research team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information as it relates to assigned system(s) in a comprehensive manner.Coaches staff to use efficient and effective communication and fosters staff engagement by demonstrating active listening requesting and acknowledging feedback making equitable decisions providing rationale when appropriate and supporting organizational goals. Initiates contributions towards improvement of score for employee satisfaction.SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAt PI/Facultys direction leads and oversees work efforts as appropriate to ensure the best possible delivery of scientific products data outcomes experimental results.Analyzes data for research grants and publications (high complexity). Maintains accurate records of all research and data collectionCompletes/performs research and incorporates novel procedures and methods into research experiments as appropriate (medium to high complexity).Serves as liaison between team members management and PIs resolving more complex matters for the area.QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSProvides advanced technical research skills and knowledge to establish laboratory procedures. At the direction of the PI/Faculty writes and maintains regulatory and safety committee applications/protocols. Documents procedures and changes to procedure in PI/Facultys Lab Study Methods manual and Laboratory Notebooks.Leads and conducts reviews on ongoing analysis overseeing quality assurance of project operations as appropriate including establishing appropriate controls and standards for experimental procedures.Identifies opportunities for process improvement related to procedures and laboratory operations. Provides recommendations to meet PI/Facultys and/or department targets for quality and safety.FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAssists with ensuring orders are on appropriate grants activities to include preparing cost projections for those experiments/grants proposals and maintains accurate records of expenditures.Works with HM Supply Chain Mgmt. to researches best cost/quality options for supply orders while following Houston Methodist policies following grant related regulation and purchasing contracts. Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently demonstrating responsible financial stewardship.GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSParticipates in publication and grant writing. Works toward submitting whole applications under permission and direction of PI/Faculty.Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving competencies performance and outcomes. Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging staff and students in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with scientific objectives.Participates in conferences and seminars. Proactively manages own professional development and completes My Development Plan.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.QualificationsEDUCATIONTerminal degree with Six years post-doctoral experience or Master of Science degree with Nine years research experienceWORK EXPERIENCESix years post-doctoral experience with Terminal degree or Nine years research experience with Masters degreeLicense/CertificationLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIREDN/AKSA/ Supplemental DataKNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESDemonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing skills competency assessments and performance evaluationsSufficient 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 securityAbility 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 principlesCapable of handling challenging/difficult situationsDemonstrates sound judgment and executes above average analytical skillsExhibits strong interpersonal teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients visitors physicians and co-workersAdapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including organizing workflow and actively participating in problem-solvingSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWORK ATTIREUniform NoScrubs YesBusiness professional YesOther (department approved) NoON-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 NoMay require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area NoCompany ProfileHouston 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.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Laboratory Experience,ELISA,Immunoassays,Mammalian Cell Culture,Biochemistry,Cell Biology,Research Experience,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Microscopy,Research Laboratory Experience,Western Blot Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1