Research Assistant II, Internal Medicine

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Works under general direction to either plan, coordinate, supervise, and participate in assigned research projects or perform more complex research assignments requiring considerable experience and thorough knowledge of techniques and practices related to particular field of medical or scientific research. This position is the operational backbone of our lab. Your work will be essential for maintaining our animal colony, producing experimental mice, and acquiring heart rhythm data for experimental studies. Experience with any of the above is a bonus but not required; you will receive hands-on training from both lab PIs. As you acquire more experience, you will be trained to perform a variety of molecular and physiological assays that will complement your skillset and define a career path in cardiovascular research. Precision and attention to detail is essential for this position: strict compliance with the animal protocol is mandatory for conducting ethical work with research animals, and accurate data acquisition and organization is the foundation for meaningful scientific investigation.

Requirements

• Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment
• Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment
• Completion of 2 years of college or specialized training in histology, serology, medical technology, etc.
• High School graduate including courses in basic sciences
• 1 year of experience as Research Assistant I or equivalent with Master's degree
• 2 years of experience including one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent with Bachelor's degree
• 5 years of experience, including one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent with two years of college
• 7 years of experience, including one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent with High School Diploma

Responsibilities

• Manage transgenic mouse colonies, including breeding, weaning, and record-keeping
• Perform genotyping for genetically modified mouse strains
• Perform Electrocardiogram measurements
• Conduct in vivo injections (Subcutaneous and Intraperitoneal)
• Execute molecular assays: Immunofluorescence, Western Blot, PCR
• AAV production
• Tissue harvesting
• Maintain an electronic lab notebook

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: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees