Research Engineer Jobs in Texas

INTRODUCTION

At Houston Methodist, the Research Engineer III position is responsible for leading engineering support for laboratory-based research. This position, under the direction of a Principle Investigator (PI), Operations Manager, Administrator or senior laboratory staff, may lead engineering activities, bench techniques, work with laboratory animals, scientific writing, and data analysis. The Research Engineer III position conducts microscope work and image analysis, analyzing, implementing and testing materials. This position participates in the development or establishment of new laboratory procedures, including biological assays, quantitative and qualitative analyses.

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science degree

Experience

Five years of related research experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Preferred

Engineers in Training-EIT Certification or Professional Engineer (PE) License - State Licensure

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Ability to analyze complex clinical and research data
- Ability to interpret compliance requirements
- Exhibits good listening skills
- Ability to work independently and analyze and solve problems
- Demonstrates the ability to manage complex clinical and interpersonal situations
- Able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects
- Self-motivated with the ability to think critically and work independently

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Maintains/manages contact with sponsors
- Leads teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the department by actively communicating and reporting data in a comprehensive manner
- Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Creates designs for instruments or devices
- Accurately writes protocols, procedures, research and grant proposals
- Safely operates a variety of laboratory equipment. Effectively utilizes computer systems, including office applications, and statistical or technical software

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Analyzes, implements and tests materials. Accurately collects, records, compiles and analyzes data
- Handles human and/or animal tissue according to department protocols and policies
- Oversees equipment calibration, certification and maintenance agreements
- Maintains safety, emergency preparedness, MSDS and other Laboratory Specific procedures

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Participates in the development or establishment of new laboratory procedures, including biological assays, quantitative and qualitative analyses
- Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

- Uniform: No
- Scrubs: No
- Business professional: Yes
- Other (department approved): Yes

ON-CALL

- Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below
- On Call: No

TRAVEL

Travel specifications may vary by department
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports clinical research protocols and extramurally funded translational research programs.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.