Research Associate, Microbiology

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Works under general direction to perform professional level medical or scientific research assignments related to a particular or specialized field of endeavor. Candidates with at least a master's degree and relevant research experience in molecular & cellular biology, genetics, and/or genomics are preferred. Experience with large-scale data analysis will be a plus. Applicants must have strong analytical skills & interest in computational approaches to biological research. Must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team.

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
• 4 years of laboratory experience with Bachelor's degree including 2 years at level of Research Assistant II or equivalent.
• Strong analytical skills
• Interest in computational approaches to biological research
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team

Nice To Haves

• Relevant research experience in molecular & cellular biology, genetics, and/or genomics
• Experience with large-scale data analysis

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 a 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: Associate degree