Research Associate, Microbiology

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

8d • Onsite

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 Gammon Lab seeks a Research Associate to assist with developing & utilizing invertebrate & vertebrate host models to study virus-host interplay. Microbiology & cell culture experience required. Experience in virology, or molecular biology-related techniques preferred. Experience with biochemical techniques including protein expression/purification from bacterial, mammalian, and insect cell culture systems is preferred.

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.
• Microbiology & cell culture experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in virology, or molecular biology-related techniques preferred.
• Experience with biochemical techniques including protein expression/purification from bacterial, mammalian, and insect cell culture systems is preferred.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree