Research Assistant I, Tu Lab at UT Southwestern Medical Center

%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cb%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to %3Ca href=%22https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2022/july-us-news-best-hospital.html%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3EU.S. News %26amp; World Report%3C/a%3E, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! %3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EWorks under general direction to provide responsible and skilled technical assistance in performing assignments requiring experience and good knowledge of techniques and practices related to particular field of medical and scientific research.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3ECandidate will work with mammalian cell lines and yeast to conduct nutritional or drug perturbations and investigate the resulting consequences using a variety of molecular biology, biochemical, or microscopy-based assays. Provides basic support for research projects by performing routine laboratory procedures, operating equipment, recording data, and collaborating with a supervisor to adjust methods as needed. May assist in various scientific fields and perform other assigned duties.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cb%3EBENEFITS%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/benefits/#top%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3ELearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!%3C/a%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3ERequired%3C/b%3E%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cb%3EEducation%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EMaster%27s Degree with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience required or %3Cbr%3EBachelor%27s Degree with major coursework in field of assignment or %3Cbr%3ECompletion of 2 years of college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment or %3Cbr%3EHigh School Graduation or GED %3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cb%3EExperience%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E1 year Research experience at level of Research Technician or equivalent wtih Bachelor%27s degree or %3Cbr%3E4 years Research experience including two years at level of Research Technician or equivalent with 2 years of college or %3Cbr%3E6 years Research experience with High School Diploma including %3Cbr%3E2 years at level of Research Technician or equivalent. %3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerforms more difficult scientific and medical research work in science area such as biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific field.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EConstructs, assembles, and operates laboratory equipment and apparatus.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ERecords and evaluates data obtained from work assignments for use in scientific papers.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ECollaborates with supervisor or other research personnel in preparation of scientific papers for publication.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EReads literature and confers with supervisor concerning procedures and implementation.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ECollects and organizes research data for project reports.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EMay plan for, and provide working supervision to, work of Research Technicians or other laboratory personnel of lower grade.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned.%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3ESecurity%3C/b%3E %3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EEEO Statement%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%3C/p%3E Apply Now