UT Southwestern Medical Center · 15 hours ago
Research Assistant II, Surgery
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expUT Southwestern Medical Center is a world-renowned medical and research center committed to excellence and innovation. The Research Assistant II will plan, coordinate, supervise, and participate in assigned research projects while providing administrative and operational support to the Department of Surgery’s Basic Research Science office.
Clinical TrialsHealth CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitOncologyOutpatient Care
Responsibilities
Manage calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination for departmental leadership
Assist with arranging travel, conference participation, and speaking engagements
Provide general organizational support to ensure efficient office operations
Serve as a liaison to all surgical research laboratories
Monitor laboratory compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements
Help ensure adequate space utilization, equipment functionality, and resource availability
Assist with scientific writing, including drafting and editing research summaries, reports, and presentations
Support the development of materials highlighting departmental research activities and needs
Collaborate with researchers to gather accurate data and represent scientific initiatives effectively
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
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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