POSITION SUMMARY:

Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects

Seasonal Hires are a temporary status and therefore may not be employed for a period of more than four and ½ months. These individuals may be hired either as full-time or part-time and must be a minimum age of 16 years

POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Under close supervision, conducts research activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: patient recruiting and screening, traditional laboratory experiments and activities, informatics, field interviewer recruiting, screening and training and/or animal laboratories.

2. May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.

3. Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed.

4. Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department.

5. Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff.

6. As needed, may coordinate the work of laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results.

7. Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS: None

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

None

Individuals must be a minimum age of 16 years.

High School diploma or equivalent, preferred.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Exerts up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently , and/or up to 5 pounds constantly to move objects. This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.

Security Sensitive:

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.