Student Research Assistant, Respiratory Therapy

Job duties:

• Under direct supervision, performs standard research assignments involving a series of related operations.
• Sets up and conducts standard research experiments following detailed technical instructions.
• Prepares and conducts basic testing of respiratory equipment data capture, processing, analysis, and visual report.
• Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected.
• Assembles, calibrates, operates, and makes minor modifications to various laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.
• Creates prototype devices using additive manufacturing.
• Learn and master basic laboratory techniques taught in a classroom-setting or in a research laboratory to gain proficiency for performing laboratory or computational research
• Works with research faculty to define a research plan and project and carries out research on defined project(s); Reports results of the research in written and verbal reports
• Performs research work which may comprise of laboratory work or computational/data-based work under the direction of responsible faculty
• Attends scheduled meetings with mentoring team members including graduate students and postdoctoral members
• Literature and database research as needed for the research
• Adheres to all policies and regulations of UTMB
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure
• Performs related duties as required to fulfill personal academic requirements

Preferred Education:

Working towards a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, respiratory therapy, or a holds a bachelor’s degree related to biology, respiratory therapy, or health sciences.   

Preferred Work Experience:

• Experience conducting experiments, collecting data, or assisting in academic research projects.
• Experience summarizing academic articles, preparing reports, or contributing to research papers
• Assisting with scheduling, organizing research materials, or managing timelines for academic projects
• Knowledge of specialized equipment, software, or methodologies relevant to the research field

Preferred Skills/Competency:

Experience with CAD, Preform, basic physiology, physics and biomedical engineering, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Salary:

 Commensurate with experience