Research Assistant I, Simmons Cancer Center

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

2h • 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. This position requires diverse skills. Tasks include daily maintenance of Flow cytometer, preparation and sterilization of items such as PBS, LB broth, agar plates, tips, lab glassware and special requests for the lab as well as following proper protocol for disposing biohazard waste. In addition, other tasks require proficient level of planning by maintaining stocks and ordering gas and liquid tanks such as CO2 and LN2. Keeping stock of necessary reagents is crucial to ensuring seamless and continued support to the over 20 labs that we support. There are more infrequent but equally critical tasks which require rapid response to arising problems like equipment issues, leaks, and light outages. Similarly, shared spaces on all three floors must be consistently upkept. Lastly, trainings for career development are available to build upon and improve workflow. This position plays a key role in managing labs involved in Lab support program at SCC. Practical and hands on experience required for operating and troubleshooting complex scientific equipment like flow cytometer, microscopes and ultra centrifuges.

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.
• Good working knowledge of various types of equipment used in laboratory to which assigned.
• Accuracy and precision in all phases of experimental investigation.
• Exercise of moderate judgment in application of procedures and practices to work problems.

Nice To Haves

• Practical and hands on experience required for operating and troubleshooting complex scientific equipment like flow cytometer, microscopes and ultra centrifuges.

Responsibilities

• Daily maintenance of Flow cytometer.
• Preparation and sterilization of items such as PBS, LB broth, agar plates, tips, lab glassware and special requests for the lab.
• Following proper protocol for disposing biohazard waste.
• Maintaining stocks and ordering gas and liquid tanks such as CO2 and LN2.
• Keeping stock of necessary reagents.
• Responding to equipment issues, leaks, and light outages.
• Upkeeping shared spaces on all three floors.
• 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% 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