Research Assistant II, Internal Medicine

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

11h • Onsite

About The Position

This position will support ongoing mouse and human immunology studies focused on host-parasite interactions, vaccine responses, and tissue immunity. Perform and optimize molecular and immunologic assays, including flow cytometry, ELISA, qPCR, tissue processing, cell isolation, and microscopy-based techniques. Coordinate experimental workflows across animal and human studies. Assist with laboratory organization, inventory management, protocol standardization, and onboarding/training of new personnel. Contribute to data analysis, figure preparation, manuscript preparation, and maintenance of laboratory records. Support regulatory and compliance activities, including IACUC and biospecimen management.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• Perform and optimize molecular and immunologic assays, including flow cytometry, ELISA, qPCR, tissue processing, cell isolation, and microscopy-based techniques.
• Coordinate experimental workflows across animal and human studies.
• Assist with laboratory organization, inventory management, protocol standardization, and onboarding/training of new personnel.
• Contribute to data analysis, figure preparation, manuscript preparation, and maintenance of laboratory records.
• Support regulatory and compliance activities, including IACUC and biospecimen management.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed