UT Southwestern Medical Center · 16 hours ago
Research Assistant II, Microbiology
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expUT Southwestern Medical Center is a world-renowned medical and research center located in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. The Research Assistant II will plan, coordinate, supervise, and participate in research projects focusing on bacterial-phage interactions and will be involved in lab management and data presentation.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
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 Diploma including courses in basic sciences or GED equivalent
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 or GED equivalent
Experience with DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, molecular cloning, transformation, aseptic technique, and handling bacterial cultures is required
Participation in lab meetings & presentation of data is required
Must have excellent communication skills
Work well in a team
Meticulous attention to detail is essential
Organizational skills in recordkeeping, multitasking, prioritizing responsibilities, time management are requirements
Preferred
Experience working with phages is preferred
Biochemistry experience is 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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