UT Southwestern Medical Center · 1 month ago
Research Assistant I, Genetics of Host Defense
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. They are seeking a Research Assistant I to provide technical assistance in medical and scientific research projects, primarily working with mice and maintaining accurate records related to the mouse colony.
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Responsibilities
Restraint, handling, manipulation of mice – including but not limited to ear-tagging and identification, tail snip, breeding, weaning, urine collection, blood collection, injections
Monitor and report health status of large groups of experimental animals. Accurately and precisely record and report associated data
Maintain accurate and precise records related to the mouse colony
Perform other duties related to maintenance of the mouse colony as assigned by the supervisor
Must be reliable and organized
Must be able to review, comprehend, and comply with IACUC policies
Performs more difficult scientific and medical research work in science area such as biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific field
Constructs, assembles, and operates laboratory equipment and apparatus
Records and evaluates data obtained from work assignments for use in scientific papers
Collaborates with supervisor or other research personnel in preparation of scientific papers for publication
Reads literature and confers with supervisor concerning procedures and implementation
Collects and organizes research data for project reports
May plan for, and provide working supervision to, work of Research Technicians or other laboratory personnel of lower grade
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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 Diploma or GED equivalent
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 or GED equivalent including 2 years at level of Research Technician or equivalent
Must be reliable and organized
Must be able to review, comprehend, and comply with IACUC policies
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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