UTHealth Houston
Research Scientist - Center for Translational Injury Research
UTHealth Houston, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Research Scientist - Center for Translational Injury Research
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Research Scientist - Center for Translational Injury Research
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The role supports the Department of Surgery at UTHealth Houston. The lab is building a new translational research platform centered on ischemia–reperfusion injury, cellular metabolism, and mitochondrial biology, providing opportunities to work closely with faculty, clinician‑scientists, and established research groups across the UTHealth system.
The Research Scientist will collaborate with a surgeon‑scientist to carry out translational research on ischemia reperfusion injury and mitochondrial dysfunction in hemorrhagic shock. The role involves performing bench experiments, managing laboratory operations, and contributing to publications, protocols, and early‑stage grant development.
Preferred Qualifications
Background in ischemia–reperfusion injury models or related inflammatory injury pathways
Ability to perform or assist with tissue harvesting, epithelial isolation, and downstream biochemical assays
Experience with in vitro epithelial models (e.g., Caco‑2, primary monolayers) or advanced barrier‑model systems
Benefits 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!
Employee Wellness
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 Plans, supervises, and directs research, investigation, or other technical operations. Provides technical expertise to facilitate the design, implementation, and analysis of procedures, techniques, and results, which enables investigators to conduct research projects.
Position Key Accountabilities
Determines feasibility of possible projects to ensure results will have a significant impact. Determines project feasibility in terms of staff, time, and resources.
Plans and performs quantitative and qualitative research procedures in various areas of biology, chemistry, physics, and other biomedical, dental, or related scientific areas. Identifies the problem through contact with other researchers, practicing physicians, or literature searches. Formulates a problem or project to research. Designs procedures to solve the problem.
Conducts experiments using advanced equipment and applying complex techniques. Procedures may include tissue culture, protein purification, enzyme purification, enzyme assays, membrane protein purification, monoclonal antibody analysis, cytogenic analysis, gel electrophoresis, immunoelectrophoresis, immunofluorescent method, radioimmunoassays, biometry, biofeedback, neurotransmitter analysis, biospectrometry, microtomy, liquid, gas and thin layer chromatography, microspectrophotometry, tissue processing, tissue staining, behavioral testing, anesthetic dosage, neurohistochemistry, animal surgery, immunochemistry, gel electrophoresis, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) testing, electron microscopy, and biophysical assays and measurements.
Designs experimental procedures, which may involve examining new techniques, that may improve existing analysis and provide additional capabilities.
Evaluates the data from the analysis.
Present results in a written paper for publication, in a presentation at a meeting, or through personal contact with faculty members and other researchers.
Maintains lab equipment, assists in necessary repairs, and promotes a safe laboratory environment. Ensures direct reports follow safety procedures and attends basic safety training courses.
Provides work direction and guidance to personnel within department. May lead projects and activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills None.
Minimum Education Doctorate Degree.
Minimum Experience Two (2) years of experience in a related research environment and have verifiable publications within the field of the research project.
Physical Requirements Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.
Security Sensitive This position is a security‑sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code ...
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Research Scientist - Center for Translational Injury Research
role at
UTHealth Houston .
The role supports the Department of Surgery at UTHealth Houston. The lab is building a new translational research platform centered on ischemia–reperfusion injury, cellular metabolism, and mitochondrial biology, providing opportunities to work closely with faculty, clinician‑scientists, and established research groups across the UTHealth system.
The Research Scientist will collaborate with a surgeon‑scientist to carry out translational research on ischemia reperfusion injury and mitochondrial dysfunction in hemorrhagic shock. The role involves performing bench experiments, managing laboratory operations, and contributing to publications, protocols, and early‑stage grant development.
Preferred Qualifications
Background in ischemia–reperfusion injury models or related inflammatory injury pathways
Ability to perform or assist with tissue harvesting, epithelial isolation, and downstream biochemical assays
Experience with in vitro epithelial models (e.g., Caco‑2, primary monolayers) or advanced barrier‑model systems
Benefits 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!
Employee Wellness
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 Plans, supervises, and directs research, investigation, or other technical operations. Provides technical expertise to facilitate the design, implementation, and analysis of procedures, techniques, and results, which enables investigators to conduct research projects.
Position Key Accountabilities
Determines feasibility of possible projects to ensure results will have a significant impact. Determines project feasibility in terms of staff, time, and resources.
Plans and performs quantitative and qualitative research procedures in various areas of biology, chemistry, physics, and other biomedical, dental, or related scientific areas. Identifies the problem through contact with other researchers, practicing physicians, or literature searches. Formulates a problem or project to research. Designs procedures to solve the problem.
Conducts experiments using advanced equipment and applying complex techniques. Procedures may include tissue culture, protein purification, enzyme purification, enzyme assays, membrane protein purification, monoclonal antibody analysis, cytogenic analysis, gel electrophoresis, immunoelectrophoresis, immunofluorescent method, radioimmunoassays, biometry, biofeedback, neurotransmitter analysis, biospectrometry, microtomy, liquid, gas and thin layer chromatography, microspectrophotometry, tissue processing, tissue staining, behavioral testing, anesthetic dosage, neurohistochemistry, animal surgery, immunochemistry, gel electrophoresis, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) testing, electron microscopy, and biophysical assays and measurements.
Designs experimental procedures, which may involve examining new techniques, that may improve existing analysis and provide additional capabilities.
Evaluates the data from the analysis.
Present results in a written paper for publication, in a presentation at a meeting, or through personal contact with faculty members and other researchers.
Maintains lab equipment, assists in necessary repairs, and promotes a safe laboratory environment. Ensures direct reports follow safety procedures and attends basic safety training courses.
Provides work direction and guidance to personnel within department. May lead projects and activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills None.
Minimum Education Doctorate Degree.
Minimum Experience Two (2) years of experience in a related research environment and have verifiable publications within the field of the research project.
Physical Requirements Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.
Security Sensitive This position is a security‑sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code ...
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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