UT Southwestern Medical Center · 2 months ago
Research Assistant I, Lee Lab
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expUT Southwestern Medical Center is a world-renowned medical and research center committed to excellence and innovation. The Research Assistant I will support the Vascular Immunology Laboratory by conducting experiments, maintaining mouse colonies, and assisting in scientific publications.
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Responsibilities
Perform more advanced experiments in science areas, including molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, chemistry, and other related fields
Maintain and organize mouse colonies and perform mouse experiments per lab protocol
Record scientific data obtained from assigned experiments in an organized lab notebook and review with supervisor
Read literature and confers with supervisor for new procedure implementations
Work with supervisor and other lab members for preparing scientific publications
Support lab operations through various activities, including ordering reagents, maintaining laboratory areas, and lab equipment maintenance
May plan for, and provide working supervision to, work of Research Technicians or other laboratory personnel of lower grade
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Education Master's Degree With major coursework in field of assignment and no experience required
Bachelor's Degree With major coursework in field of assignment
Completion of 2 years of college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment
High School Graduation or GED
1 year Research experience at level of Research Technician or equivalent with Bachelor's degree
4 years Research experience including two years at level of Research Technician or equivalent with 2 years of college
6 years Research experience with High School Diploma
2 years at level of Research Technician or equivalent
Preferred
Prior basic science research experience and mouse work is strongly preferred
Benefits
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Company
UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern Medical Center offers clinical care, education, and scientific research.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$22MKey Investors
The Dallas FoundationPatient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
2023-06-20Grant
2023-04-20Grant· $4M
2023-03-28Grant· $18M
Leadership Team
Chris Rubio
Interim Chief Executive Officer, Clements University Hospital
Dennis Pfeifer
AVP & CTO University Health System
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