UT Southwestern Medical Center · 19 hours ago
Research Scientist, Cancer Biology, Levi Lab
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expUT Southwestern Medical Center is a world-renowned medical and research center in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. They are seeking a Research Scientist to plan, coordinate, and participate in research projects focused on cancer biology, particularly related to osteosarcoma and musculoskeletal injuries.
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Responsibilities
Routine molecular bench work combined with the use of animal models
Animal handling, injections, modified diet maintenance, surgeries, and sample collection
Downstream processing
Histology, immunofluorescent stain and confocal imaging, flow cytometry, and work with cell cultures and single-cell and bulk RNA sequencing
Animal breeding, genotyping, handling, and surgery
Molecular biology techniques, including but not limited to PCR, qPCR, western blotting, RNA/DNA extraction, cloning, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, and next generation sequencing
Flow cytometry and mass spectrometry
Histology pipeline from tissue harvest to embedding, sectioning, staining, and confocal microscopy
Design and execute experiments to investigate molecular mechanisms underlying biological processes
Plan and develop standard operating protocols for experimental protocols
Review and analyze resulting research data
Revise techniques or approaches to work problems that are indicated as necessary by research data
May confer with industrial, governmental, or other groups concerning progress or results of research project
Maintain a respectful and inclusive laboratory environment
Maintain a clean and functional workspace
Analyze and interpret experimental data using relevant software and statistical methods
Stay current with advances in molecular biology research and contribute to the development of new methodologies and techniques
Prepare research findings for publication in scientific journals and present results at conferences and meetings, including weekly laboratory meetings and reading/writing clubs
Contribute to grant writing and fundraising efforts to support research activities
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to contribute molecular biology expertise to research projects and initiatives
Assist in the training and supervision of junior laboratory personnel, including technicians, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows
Qualification
Required
Education PhD with major course work in the field of assignment or Master's Degree with major course work in the field of assignment or Bachelor's Degree with major course work in the field of assignment
Experience 5 years of research experience in the field of assignment with PhD and 2 years at the level of Senior Research Associate or its equivalent or 7 years of research experience in the field of assignment with Master's degree and 3 years at the level of Senior Research Associate or its equivalent or 9 years of research experience in the field of assignment with Bachelor's degree and 4 years Level of Senior Research Associate or its equivalent
Plans, organizes coordinates, directs, and personally participates in assigned scientific or medical research project
Selects or assists in selection of key research personnel
Determines specific goals or objectives to be attained
Assigns and reviews work of subordinates
Plans experimental protocols
Reviews and analyzes resulting research data
Revises techniques or approaches to work problems as indicated necessary by research data
Compiles, writes, and submits research results to supervisor
Prepares or assists in preparation of research papers, reports, and abstracts for publication as one of co-authors
Designs, develops, or adapts equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results
Plans and supervises training of technicians and other laboratory personnel with respect to proper laboratory techniques, use of laboratory equipment, and safety procedures
Supervises group of employees of lower grade engaged in performance of technical and professional work, which vary from routine to complex laboratory work tasks
May confer with industrial, governmental, or other groups concerning progress or results of research project
Performs other duties as assigned
Preferred
Able to utilize a variety of molecular biology techniques, including but not limited to PCR, qPCR, western blotting, RNA/DNA extraction, cloning, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, and next generation sequencing
Experience with animal handling, animal breeding, genotyping, and animal surgery
Experience with single-cell transcriptomic analyses
Experience with histology pipeline from tissue harvest to embedding, sectioning, staining, and confocal microscopy
Experience with flow cytometry and mass spectrometry
Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills
Able to perform data analysis and interpretation using bioinformatics tools, statistical methods, and relevant software packages
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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