Research Assistant II, Pediatrics
About The Position
The Nitschke lab seeks a highly motivated individual with interests in brain glycogen metabolism and the treatment of associated diseases with novel gene therapy approaches. The ideal candidate will have strong quantitative, organizational, and problem-solving skills, as well as attention to detail. Experience with handling rodents is preferred, as is experience with techniques of quantitative biochemical analyses, in molecular cloning and recombinant protein expression, histological imaging, protein biochemistry (IP, WB, proteomics), enzymology, cell culture, and assay development. Experience with carbohydrate analyses, techniques of liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry are desired but not required. Please submit, separate to your resume, a list of laboratory skills along with your self-perceived level of expertise.
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
- Strong quantitative, organizational, and problem-solving skills, as well as attention to detail.
- Experience with handling rodents is preferred.
- Experience with techniques of quantitative biochemical analyses.
- Experience in molecular cloning and recombinant protein expression.
- Experience in histological imaging.
- Experience in protein biochemistry (IP, WB, proteomics).
- Experience in enzymology.
- Experience in cell culture.
- Experience in assay development.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with carbohydrate analyses.
- Experience with techniques of liquid chromatography.
- Experience with mass spectrometry.
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
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
