Research Associate 1 - Flow Cytometry Core, Dynamic One
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Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Houston, TX, USA
In Person
Academic & Institutional ResearchLife Sciences Research
About the job
Requirements
- A Master’s degree in a related field or a terminal degree with two years of post-doctoral experience.
- Five years of experience, depending on education level.
- Demonstrated proficiency to safely perform assigned job duties, assessed through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
- Sufficient proficiency in spoken, read, and written English to perform essential job functions, particularly activities affecting patient or employee safety or security.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, family members, and coworkers in a customer-service-focused manner using positive language principles.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to handle challenging or difficult situations.
- Sound judgment and analytical skills.
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot flow cytometers and cell sorters.
- Ability to organize and execute tasks in a busy core laboratory environment.
- Prior demonstrable knowledge of BD FACS Diva systems, especially AriaII sorting systems, is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage the facility schedule and operate flow cytometry and cell-sorting equipment, including Becton Dickinson AriaII and Discovery S8 sorters, A5SE and Fortessa analyzers, Cytek Aurora, Luminex LX200, Millipore 8-HT, Becton Dickinson A3 analyzer, and Sony MA900 sorter.
- Train users on analyzers, troubleshoot instruments, develop methodologies in response to investigator requests, and assist with data analysis.
- Independently operate cytometers and sorters, including setup and quality control.
- Monitor equipment daily and assist with billing.
- Maintain laboratory cleanliness and inventory, and perform regular data backups.
- Analyze data and prepare preliminary data files.
- Train or assist research personnel in the use of analysis software.
- Assign and review assistants' work and project outcomes.
- Collaborate and communicate with research-team members, reporting pertinent information related to assigned systems.
- Analyze data for research grants and publications, and prepare scientific presentations for department meetings.
- Perform research experiments and incorporate novel procedures and methods into research experiments as appropriate for low- to medium-complexity work.
- Maintain accurate records of research and data collection.
- Establish and maintain quality control of project operations.
- Write and maintain regulatory and safety committee applications and protocols.
- Identify corrective-action and process-improvement opportunities, make recommendations, and contribute to quality and safety targets.
- Use resources efficiently, manage time, and prioritize daily tasks to minimize incidental overtime.
- Assist in ensuring orders are charged to appropriate grants.
- Participate in grant writing.
- Determine research project goals and objectives and assume responsibility and oversight for them.
- Identify personal development needs, take appropriate action, hold career discussions with management, and maintain an individual development plan.
Desired Qualifications
- Prior demonstrable knowledge of BD FACS Diva systems, especially AriaII sorting systems.
About the company
Houston Methodist operates a nonprofit academic medical center and a system of eight hospitals in the Greater Houston area. It delivers fee-for-service medical care across specialties such as cancer, heart and vascular care, organ transplantation, neurosciences, orthopedics, and digestive disorders, including care for thousands of international patients. The system combines patient care with research and education through the Houston Methodist Research Institute and a supporting foundation, and it partners with Weill Cornell Medicine, Texas A&M University, and Rice University to run joint programs like EnMed and a broad clinical trials program. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes by providing high-quality medical care while expanding research, education, and clinical trials through collaborations and shared expertise.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Founded
2008
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- U.S. News ranked Houston Methodist Hospital No. 1 in Texas on August 4, 2026.
- Cypress Hospital announced a $100 million expansion on March 27, 2026.
- Houston Methodist broadened BioButton monitoring across inpatient care in 2026.
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- A July 2026 stabbing lawsuit targets Texas Medical Center security after an employee attack.
- Memorial Hermann and Baylor St. Luke’s crowd Houston’s rankings, compressing market share.
- A catastrophic patient-safety or security failure breaks referral trust across Texas Medical Center.
What makes Houston Methodist unique
- Weill Cornell Medicine remains Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliate in 2026.
- EnMed with Texas A&M blends MD and engineering training inside the Texas Medical Center.
- Its research engine supports 1,900-plus protocols and active clinical trials as of September 2026.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours