Seasonal Hire - Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology

UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)

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Houston, TexasContractGeneral Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) as a Seasonal Research Technician – 37-38 Days Off in United States. We are hiring a Seasonal Hire to join the UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School Department of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. In this role you will support postdoctoral fellows and graduate students in their research by assisting with various experimental techniques under close supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Certification/Skills: None.

Requirements

215 Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Benefits & Compensation

37 days PTO.

Work Schedule

Contract position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) as a Seasonal Research Technician – 37-38 Days Off.

Key Skills

Cell cultureMammalian cell cultureOrganoid cell cultureDNA extractionRNA extractionPCRqRT-PCRImmunofluorescence assaysWestern blottingLaboratory maintenanceInventory managementData collectionData interpretationResearch protocol complianceLaboratory organization

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Seasonal Hire - Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology position at UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Houston, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cell culture, Mammalian cell culture, Organoid cell culture, DNA extraction, RNA extraction, PCR, qRT-PCR, Immunofluorescence assays. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves supporting research projects by conducting laboratory experiments, including cell culture and molecular biology techniques, under the supervision of senior staff. Additionally, the hire will maintain laboratory equipment, manage inventory, and document research data accurately.

Benefits package: 100% Paid Medical Premiums, 37-38 Days Off Annually, Longevity Pay, Pension Plan, Free Financial/Legal Counseling, Free Mental Health Counseling, Gym Discounts, Child/Elder Care Resources. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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