Research Scientist, Pediatrics

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, in the laboratory of Dr. Kenneth S. Chen. The candidate will be expected to spearhead their scientific project(s), which may include working with animals (colony maintenance, dissections, analysis of isolated tissues), tissue culture (lentiviral transduction, RNA/protein analysis), and deidentified patient-derived biospecimens (DNA/RNA isolation, next-generation sequencing). The candidate will be expected to design, perform, and interpret their experiments; troubleshoot and analyze results; maintain quality lab documentation. The candidate will be expected to share their results through presentations and manuscripts, and to maintain standard operating procedures of the protocols they perform. The candidate must follow proper safety guidelines and must be professional, responsible, organized, and dedicated, with strong interpersonal/team skill sets.

Requirements

• PhD with major course work in the field of assignment or Master's Degree with major course work in the field of assignment or Bachelor's Degree with major course work in the field of assignment
• 5 years of research experience in the field of assignment with PhD including 2 years at the level of Senior Research Associate or its equivalent
• 7 years of research experience in the field of assignment with Master's degree including 3 years at the level of Senior Research Associate or its equivalent
• 9 years of research experience in the field of assignment with Bachelor's degree including 4 years Level of Senior Research Associate or its equivalent.
• Working with animals (colony maintenance, dissections, analysis of isolated tissues)
• Tissue culture (lentiviral transduction, RNA/protein analysis)
• Deidentified patient-derived biospecimens (DNA/RNA isolation, next-generation sequencing)
• Design, perform, and interpret experiments
• Troubleshoot and analyze results
• Maintain quality lab documentation
• Share results through presentations and manuscripts
• Maintain standard operating procedures of the protocols they perform
• Follow proper safety guidelines
• Professional, responsible, organized, and dedicated
• Strong interpersonal/team skill sets

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes coordinates, directs, and personally participates in assigned scientific or medical research project.
• Selects or assists in selection of key research personnel.
• Determines specific goals or objectives to be attained.
• Assigns and reviews work of subordinates.
• Plans experimental protocols.
• Reviews and analyzes resulting research data.
• Revises techniques or approaches to work problems as indicated necessary by research data.
• Compiles, writes, and submits research results to supervisor.
• Prepares or assists in preparation of research papers, reports, and abstracts for publication as one of co-authors.
• Designs, develops, or adapts equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
• Plans and supervises training of technicians and other laboratory personnel with respect to proper laboratory techniques, use of laboratory equipment, and safety procedures.
• Supervises group of employees of lower grade engaged in performance of technical and professional work, which vary from routine to complex laboratory work tasks.
• May confer with industrial, governmental, or other groups concerning progress or results of research project.
• 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: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree