Full-Time
Research Associate 1
Flow Cytometry Core
Updated on 8/23/2026
Houston Methodist
Academic medical system
No salary listed
Houston, TX, USA
In Person
Master's
 Lab & Research (1) |
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- A Master's degree in a related field or a terminal degree with two years of post-doctoral experience is required.
- Five years of experience is required, depending on education level.
- The candidate must demonstrate the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job.
- The candidate must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, especially activities affecting patient or employee safety or security.
- The candidate must effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers in a customer-service-focused manner.
- The candidate must be able to work independently and handle challenging or difficult situations.
- The candidate must demonstrate sound judgment and analytical skills.
- Operate cytometers and cell sorters independently, including setup and quality control.
- Train users on analyzers and train or assist research personnel in using analysis software.
- Troubleshoot instruments and develop new methodologies in response to investigator requests.
- Assist with analyzing data and analyze and prepare preliminary data files.
- Assist with billing, maintain laboratory cleanliness and inventory, and perform regular data backups.
- Assign and review the work and outcomes for projects completed by assistants.
- Collaborate with the research team by communicating and reporting pertinent information about 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.
- 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, provide recommendations, and contribute to departmental and hospital quality and safety targets.
- Use resources efficiently, manage time, and prioritize daily tasks.
- Assist with ensuring orders are charged to the appropriate grants.
- Participate in grant writing.
- Determine research project goals and objectives and assume responsibility and oversight for achieving them.
- Identify personal development needs, complete career discussions with management, and maintain an individual development plan.
- Prior demonstrable knowledge of BD FACS Diva systems, especially AriaII sorting systems, is preferred.
Houston Methodist is an academic medical system serving the Greater Houston region. The system provides hospital, specialty, emergency, outpatient, research, and medical education services across a network of care locations. It serves patients, families, clinicians, researchers, students, and communities across Southeast Texas. Its operating model centers on integrated hospitals and physician services supported by research institutes, education programs, technology, and system operations. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, research, laboratories, technology, facilities, administration, and patient care. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.
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