Job Description:

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.

UTHealth Houston is seeking a Research Engineering Assistant to join their team of professionals in Orthopedic Research. The Research Engineering Assistant will be responsible for performing advanced data processing, data collection, designing studies, as well as preparing manuscripts and conference abstracts. This individual is also expected to contribute to grant preparation. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of mechanical and kinetic principles in engineering, the ability to learn specialized software, Python, C, or MATLAB coding experience, and proficiency in reading and writing technical notes and journals.

Location: 1881 East Road, Houston, 77054

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!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• 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:

Perform assignments, requiring at least a basic working knowledge of engineering or scientific methods, in such areas as research, design or experimental testing. Responsible for assignments that require the technical knowledge to modify or adapt routine procedures under the direction of a supervisor, to meet special research requirements.

Position Key Accountabilities:

Sets up and operates testing or research equipment as directed by supervisor.

Makes or records observations and measurements.

According to experience, may design, assemble and operate equipment used in research.

Performs detailed analyses, tests and operations.

May prepare portions of technical reports, aspects of computer programs, and specific sections of project plans.

Assists research Engineer, Sr. Research Engineer, Engineering Scientist, or faculty members with specific phases of research projects.

Performs related duties as required.

Certification/Skills:

None.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering or technical field.

Minimum Experience:

None.

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 job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

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

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