University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Dallas, TX
5,001-10,000 employees
Educational Services

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. The ideal candidate will have experience in a basic science laboratory setting including lab techniques such as PCR, cloning, cell biology and microscopy is necessary. Experience managing projects independently and working with animal experiements is a plus.

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