Research Associate, Internal Medicine

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Works under general direction to perform professional level medical or scientific research assignments related to particular or specialized field of endeavor. The Shiloh laboratory conducts cutting-edge research in basic mechanisms of infectious diseases, with a focus on bacterial pathogens that infect humans via the airway and lungs. This position will support graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in their projects by conducting molecular and cellular biology experiments. There are also opportunities for the development of independent projects.

Requirements

• Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment or Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment.
• 3 years of laboratory experience with Master's degree including 2 years at level of Research Assistant II or equivalent or 4 years of laboratory experience with Bachelor's degree including 2 years at level of Research Assistant II or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing projects independently.
• Experience working with animal experiments.
• Experience in a basic science laboratory setting including lab techniques such as PCR, cloning, cell biology and microscopy.

Responsibilities

• Recommends and/or initiates new or modified procedures and techniques based upon latest developments in assigned field or analysis of research data.
• Performs computer programming for accumulation and analysis of research data.
• Designs, constructs, repairs, or modifies electronic and/or mechanical equipment or apparatus used in experiments and research projects.
• Instructs medical students, graduate students, residents, or other laboratory personnel of lower grade with respect to techniques, procedures, and equipment utilized in research or experiments.
• Assists principal investigator and other professional personnel in writing of reports and papers for publication.
• May provide working supervision to employees of lower grade engaged in performance of variety of difficult and complex laboratory work tasks.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees