UT Southwestern Medical Center · 1 week ago
Research Scientist, Optics, Levi Lab
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expUT Southwestern Medical Center is dedicated to improving lives through scientific research and compassion. The Levi lab is seeking a Research Scientist to support ongoing projects related to optical imaging of skin and burn wounds, involving both bench and animal work.
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Responsibilities
Routine molecular histologic bench work combined with the use of pig models and analysis of human tissues
Be able to collect and analyze images in the NIR and SWIR wavelengths
Downstream processing
Histology, immunofluorescent stain and confocal imaging, flow cytometry, and work with cell cultures and single-cell and bulk RNA sequencing
Designing, building, and maintaining optical imaging systems and equipment
Ensuring the proper calibration and functioning of imaging instruments
Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to optical imaging devices
Developing algorithms and using software tools for image processing and analysis
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
Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and personally participates in assigned scientific or medical research projects
Selects or assists in selection of key research personnel
Determines specific goals or objectives to be attained and 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
May confer with industrial, governmental, or other groups concerning progress or results of research project
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. degree with major coursework in field of assignment and five (5) years research experience in field of assignment, including at least two (2) years at level of Senior Research Associate or equivalent
Master's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and seven (7) years research experience in field of assignment, including at least three (3) years at level of Senior Research Associate or equivalent
Bachelor's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and nine (9) years research experience in field of assignment, including at least four (4) years at level of Senior Research Associate or equivalent
Experience with coding and programs such as MATLAB and Python
Routine molecular histologic bench work combined with the use of pig models and analysis of human tissues
Be able to collect and analyze images in the NIR and SWIR wavelengths
Downstream processing
Histology, immunofluorescent stain and confocal imaging, flow cytometry, and work with cell cultures and single-cell and bulk RNA sequencing
Preferred
Able to utilize a variety of molecular biology techniques, including but not limited histology and immunohistochemistry
Experience with animal research in pigs
Experience with human skin research
Experience with optical imaging
Experience with histology pipeline from tissue harvest to embedding, sectioning, staining, and confocal microscopy
Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills
Able to perform data analysis and interpretation using bioinformatics tools, statistical methods, and relevant software packages
Company
UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern Medical Center offers clinical care, education, and scientific research.
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$22MKey Investors
The Dallas FoundationPatient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
2023-06-20Grant
2023-04-20Grant· $4M
2023-03-28Grant· $18M
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Chris Rubio
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Dennis Pfeifer
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