Description

Provides assistance and expertise in various areas of research such as preparation of results for presentation, monitoring test subjects, gathering and entering data, ensuring adherence to procedures, and basic analyses of data.

1. Ensures experiments are performed according to specifications.
2. May make practical recommendations to changes in procedures as appropriate.
3. Applies basic skills and develops advanced skills.
4. May assist with some advanced functions.
5. Solves most routine problems while referring more complex questions to higher levels.
6. Receives direct supervision but is expected to select from a variety of standard procedures to complete tasks.

Additional Job Posting Information:

The Department of Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences (PPS) at the College of Pharmacy, University of Houston, is inviting applications for a full-time technical assistant position in the areas of pharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics.

The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the day-to-day research efforts in the lab as the technical assistant for the research group. This includes conducting animal models and preparing project-related data for publications in the areas of drug metabolism and transport, drug delivery, bioanalysis of drugs, and drug-induced toxicity. Additionally, the technical assistant will be involved in maintaining regulatory compliance for ongoing and future animal research within a large research group.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting other members of the research team, including staff, post-docs, and graduate students, as required.
• Conducting in vitro and in vivo experiments.
• Processing and analyzing biological samples using UPLC and spectrophotometer/fluorimeter.
• Collecting and analyzing data.
• Preparing progress reports, manuscripts, and conducting literature reviews.
• Organizing the laboratory.
• Applicants should be prepared to perform all duties described in the assigned projects.

EEO/AA

Qualifications

High school and No experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, pharmacy, or other relevant fields with 1 more years of research experience in an academic or industry setting.