Research Engineering Scientist Associate II - Houston Based

Hiring Department:

Dell Medical School

Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Hours:

40 Hours per Week

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2025

Location:

Houston, TX

Job Summary:

The Dell Medical School's Department of Health Ecosystem is seeking a dedicated Research Engineering Scientist Associate II for our Kidney Health: Eat Well, Live Well program in Houston, Texas. This temporary position is renewable based on funding, performance, and progress towards goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Factor Health research and implementation team and Harris Health partners.
• Assist with program development, implementation, and participant recruitment.
• Build and maintain respectful relationships with participants.
• Conduct outreach, screening, recruitment, and informed consent processes via telephone and in-person.
• Work with electronic medical records for study criteria and clinical data collection.
• Collect biospecimens and measurements from participants at clinic sites.
• Input and verify research data in a central database.
• Report enrollment progress in weekly reports and team meetings.
• Manage research supplies and participant privacy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a health or research-related field.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with basic engineering and scientific equipment used in laboratories.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Adaptability to a dynamic and deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with REDCap database or similar research data software.
• Experience with electronic medical records, specifically Epic.
• Background in public health or clinical settings.
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred.

Salary Range:

$45,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions:

• Travel to Harris Health System clinic sites within Houston using personal transportation.
• Interaction with study participants at external partner sites and in an office setting.
• May require evening and weekend work based on participant schedules.
• Standard clinical and office environments.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard.

Required Materials:

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with contact information, including at least one supervisor
• A letter of interest

Application Instructions:

If you are not a current university employee or contingent worker, you will need to submit your resume with your first application. For subsequent applications, you can upload a new resume and other required materials in the Application Questions section. Ensure all required materials are uploaded before submitting your application, as changes cannot be made post-submission.

Current university employees and contingent workers must apply through Workday by logging in, navigating to your Worker Profile, and updating your Professional Profile. Then, upload your resume and respond to application questions to submit all required materials.

Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff employed in their current position for six continuous months are eligible for openings via University-Wide or Open Recruiting. Eligible staff can apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

This position qualifies for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) if it is at least 20 hours per week and for at least 135 days.

Background Checks:

Finalist(s) will undergo a criminal history background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer: