Research Assistant I, Internal Medicine

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Works 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. The candidate will be responsible for the management and maintenance of Dr. Zigman's laboratory mouse colony, which typically consists of approximately 400-650 cages at any given time. Responsibilities include performing genotyping (PCR and gel electrophoresis), establishing and monitoring breeding colonies, maintaining accurate and well-organized colony records and tracking spreadsheets, coordinating tasks with other laboratory personnel, and ensuring meticulous record-keeping while maintaining cost efficiency. The individual will also provide technical support to other researchers within the laboratory as needed.

Requirements

• Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience required
• Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment
• Completion of 2 years of college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1 year Research experience at level of Research Technician or equivalent with Bachelor's degree
• 4 years Research experience including two years at level of Research Technician or equivalent with 2 years of college
• 6 years Research experience with High School Diploma or GED equivalent including 2 years at level of Research Technician or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Management and maintenance of laboratory mouse colony (approx. 400-650 cages)
• Performing genotyping (PCR and gel electrophoresis)
• Establishing and monitoring breeding colonies
• Maintaining accurate and well-organized colony records and tracking spreadsheets
• Coordinating tasks with other laboratory personnel
• Ensuring meticulous record-keeping while maintaining cost efficiency
• Providing technical support to other researchers within the laboratory
• 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.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED