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.
Works under general direction to perform professional level or scientific research assignments related to particular or specialized field of endeavor. As part of NIH's Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium, our lab has exciting projects related to understanding how genetic variants contribute to diseases of human development in cardiac, neuronal, and placental systems. This team science initiative by the National Human Genome Research Institute will define modern genomics for the coming decade. The candidate will play a vital role implementing, optimizing, performing systematic genetic screens in stem cell-based systems. Responsibilities could include at least one of the following approaches: stem cell culture, fluorescence assisted cell sorting (FACS), and CRISPR screens. We seek creative and energetic individuals with a keen interest in working on a multidisciplinary team science project at the forefront of modern genomics.

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.

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%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