Research Scientist-CMI-The Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine
UTHealth Houston
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Job Description
...Researches literature for new progress and technological advances to upgrade research skills. Maintains lab equipment, assists in necessary repairs, and promotes a safe laboratory environment. Ensures direct reports follow safety procedures and attend basic safety training...
What Most Foundation Repair Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Foundation repair in Texas does not carry a single trade license, but the work is engineering driven, and reputable companies often involve a structural engineer on the design. That makes accuracy and follow-through critical. Pay is hourly for crew and higher for leads and estimators who read plans and manage installs. Houston's expansive clay soils and slab foundations create heavy, year-round demand that spikes in drought and after heavy rain.
New hires learn fast that this is hard physical labor. You dig by hand and machine around a home, drive or press piers deep into the soil, and lift structures back toward level. The stakes are high because a home sits on your work. Attention to detail and following the engineered plan matter more than speed. Drainage, root barriers, and moisture control are often part of the fix. Crews who understand soil behavior and can explain the process to worried homeowners become valuable, since a foundation problem is stressful and expensive for the customer.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
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A crew starts by reviewing the engineered plan and marking pier locations around the home. Much of the day is excavation. You dig access holes through Houston clay, often in tight spots against the foundation, using machines where possible and shovels where not. Then you install piers, whether pressed concrete or steel, driving them to load-bearing depth.
Lifting the structure is the precise part. You place jacks, raise the foundation in measured steps, and check elevations so the home returns toward level without cracking finishes. Interior work may involve breaking and repouring slab sections or tunneling for plumbing access. Backfill, cleanup, and drainage corrections close the job. Communication with the homeowner and the engineer keeps the install on plan. Expect digging, heavy equipment, mud, and heat, balanced by the weight of doing work that stabilizes someone's largest investment. Precision here prevents callbacks and protects the warranty.
What Foundation Repair Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Construction Laborers).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $19.88/hr.
Building a Foundation Repair Career in Texas
Foundation repair has no single trade license in Texas, but the work is engineering driven. Reputable companies involve a licensed structural or geotechnical engineer on the design, and installs follow that plan. Crews train on pier systems, elevation measurement, and drainage. Estimators who can read engineered plans and explain the process to homeowners are valuable. The path moves from labor and excavation into pier installation, then into lead and estimating roles, and finally into running a foundation company where engineering relationships matter.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Excavation / Labor Crew $37,066/yr
Dig access holes and prep pier locations around the structure.
- 2 Pier Installer $41,350/yr
Install pressed or steel piers and assist with lifting the structure.
- 3 Crew Lead / Foreman $47,590/yr
Run the install to the engineered plan and manage elevations.
- 4 Estimator / Inspector $47,590/yr
Assess homes, read engineer reports, and scope repairs.
- 5 Foundation Company Owner $58,323/yr
Run a foundation repair business and manage crews and engineers.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
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