UT Southwestern Medical Center · 23 hours ago
Research Assistant I, Genetics Host Defense
Dallas, TX
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expUT Southwestern Medical Center is a world-renowned medical and research center located in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. They are seeking a Research Assistant I to provide skilled technical assistance in medical and scientific research, primarily working with mice and maintaining accurate records related to the mouse colony.
Clinical TrialsHealth CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitOncologyOutpatient Care
Responsibilities
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
Education Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience required or Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment or Completion of 2 years of college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment or High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Experience 1 year Research experience at level of Research Technician or equivalent with Bachelor's degree or 4 years Research experience including two years at level of Research Technician or equivalent with 2 years of college or 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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