Seasonal Hire Biochemistry Molecular Biology

We are hiring a Seasonal Hire to join UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology in Houston, TX 77030. In this role, you will Maintain lab genomic datasets and lab server management. Ideal candidate will be a student pursuing B.S. degree in Biology & Bioinformatics with experience working with Linux Operating System, Bash/Shell language, server management, and knowledge of epigenomic datasets such as RNA-seq and ChIP-seq.

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• 100% 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!

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• Free financial and legal counseling
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• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
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• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary:

Maintain lab genomic datasets and server management. Technical skills in the Linux Operating System, Bash/Shell language, server management, and knowledge of epigenomic datasets are required.

Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects.

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:

• Under close supervision, conducts research activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: patient recruiting and screening, traditional laboratory experiments and activities, informatics, field interviewer recruiting, screening and training and/or animal laboratories.
• Maintain lab genomic datasets and lab server management.

Sequencing data demultiplexing and recording. - Sequencing data alignment to the genome - May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment. - Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed. - Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department. - 6.   Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff. - As needed, may coordinate the work of laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results. - Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes. - Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• Two years of experience working with Linux Operating System, Bash/Shell language, server management, and knowledge of epigenomic datasets such as RNA-seq and ChIP-seq. strongly preferred.

Minimum Education:

• None
• Individuals must be a minimum age of 16 years.
• High School diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• B.S. degree candidate in the field of Biology & Bioinformatics, preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• None
• Two years of experience working with Linux Operating System, Bash/Shell language, server management, preferred.

**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.