Seasonal Hire - Internal Medicine, Rheumatology

We are hiring a Seasonal Hire (8-10hrs/week) to join the UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School Department of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will work in a clinical research setting, observing and learning how clinical studies operate. An ideal candidate should have some exposure to biology coursework at a high school or college level, be familiar with software databases, and be comfortable working with Excel and Word.

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.

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%25 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

Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects. Employee will be working in a clinical research setting whereby they will observer and learn how clinical studies operate.

Seasonal Hires are a temporary status and therefore may not be employed for a period of more than four and ½ months. These individuals may be hired either as full-time or part-time and must be a minimum age of 16 years.

Position Key Accountabilities

• Scan study patient clinical charts into REDCAP databases.
• Input study patient clinical information into excel databases.
• Facilitate the transfer of biological specimens from the clinic to the laboratories.
• Basic processing of biological specimens to prepare for the research staff to conduct their studies.
• Prepare basic lab solutions and prepare lab setups for research staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills

• Exposure to Biology coursework at high school or college level, preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Word, preferred.

Minimum Education

• None
• Individuals must be a minimum age of 16 years.
• High School diploma or equivalent, preferred.

Minimum Experience

None

Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently, and/or up to 5 pounds 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.