Research Associate I
full-time•Houston
About this role
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Master’s degree in related field or terminal degree with two years post-doctoral experience
EXPERIENCE
- Five years experience, depending on education level
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- 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 co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus, and application of positive language principles
- Ability to work independently
- Capable of handling challenging/difficult situations
- Demonstrates sound judgment and executes analytical skills
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assigns and reviews the work and outcomes for projects completed by assistants.
- Contributes to a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused 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 an assigned system(s) in a comprehensive manner.
- Provides contributions towards the improvement of department scores for turnover/retention/employee engagement.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Analyzes data for research grants and publications. Prepares scientific presentations for department meetings.
- Completes/performs research experiments and incorporates novel procedures and methods into research experiments as appropriate (low to medium complexity).
- Maintains accurate records of all research and data collection.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Establishes and maintains quality control of project operations.
- Writes and maintains regulatory and safety committee applications/protocols.
- Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement providing recommendations and contributes to meeting departmental and hospital targets for quality and safety.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime.
- Assists with ensuring orders are on appropriate grants.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Participates in grant writing.
- Determines specific research project goals and objectives to be attained. Assumes responsibility and oversight for those goals and objectives.
- Seeks opportunities to identify developmental needs of self and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an ongoing basis.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform: No
- Scrubs: Yes
- Business professional: Yes
- Other (department approved): No
- On Call* No
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
ON-CALL
Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department**
Other facts
Tech stack
Data Analysis,Research,Communication,Team Collaboration,Problem Solving,Judgment,Time Management,Quality Control,Regulatory Compliance,Project Management,Customer Service,Record Keeping,Grant Writing,Safety Protocols,Independent Work,Analytical Skills
About Houston Methodist
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. The health system consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the Texas Medical Center, seven community hospitals and one long-term acute care hospital throughout the Greater Houston metropolitan area. Houston Methodist also includes a research institute; a comprehensive residency program; international patient services; freestanding comprehensive care, emergency care and imaging centers; and outpatient facilities. Houston Methodist employs more than 32,000 people. Come lead with us.
Team size: 10,001+ employees
Website: http://www.houstonmethodist.org
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
What you'll do
- The Research Associate I will analyze data for research grants and publications, prepare scientific presentations, and conduct research experiments. They will also maintain accurate records and contribute to quality control and process improvement.
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