Research Associate, Pediatrics

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

14h • 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. This position supports preclinical research studies evaluating gene therapy approaches in rodent models of neurological disorders. Primary responsibilities include viral vector production, upstream/downstream processing, quality control, as well as plasmid preparation and purification. Candidates with prior hands-on experience producing viral vectors are strongly preferred. A strong foundation in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, or a related life sciences discipline is required.

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 foundation in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, or a related life sciences discipline is required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior hands-on experience producing viral vectors are strongly 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees