WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Works under general direction to either plan, coordinate, supervise, and participate in assigned research projects or perform more complex research assignments requiring considerable experience and thorough knowledge of techniques and practices related to particular field of medical or scientific research.
The ideal candidate will have prior lab experience and experience in mouse handling. Familiarity with basic molecular and cellular biology techniques, such as cell culture, nucleic acid extraction, PPCR, and western blotting is required. This position is ideal for candidates pursuing graduate studies in the future.
Job duties will include: Assisting with animal studies; Conducting research under the supervision of senior lab members; and, Assisting with general upkeep of the lab.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required
Education
Master’s Degree with major coursework in field of assignment or
Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in field of assignment or
Completion of 2 years of college or specialized training in histology, serology, medical technology, etc. or
High School graduate including courses in basic sciences
Experience
1 year of experience as Research Assistant I or equivalent with Master’s degree or
2 years of experience including one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent with Bachelor’s degree or
5 years of experience, including one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent with two years of college or
7 years of experience, including one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent with High School Diploma.

Plans, coordinates, and supervises assigned research projects, which may be limited as segment of larger project, exercising responsibility for project performance and accountability for progress; and/or personally performs advanced scientific and medical research work, suggesting modifications to, or improvements in, design of research projects, presenting original ideas for follow-up studies, and recommending utilization of new or revised techniques and procedures to obtain desired results.
Constructs, assembles, and operates experimental or other special designed laboratory apparatus and equipment.
Assembles and analyzes research data.
Assists in preparation of material for reports or publication.
May supervise group of Research Technicians and/or Research Assistants of lower grade, making work assignments, advising on work procedures, and reviewing work in process and upon completion.
Performs other duties as assigned.