Sr. Research Associate, Biochemistry

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chen lab is interested in building small organic molecules and studying their functions in biological systems. Our lab started in 2004 using state-of-the-art tools to address challenging issues in the field of natural product synthesis. We focused on applying single-electron transfer and photochemistry to strategic C-C bond formation and completed the syntheses of nakiterpiosin, dibromophakellstatin, sceptrin, ageliferin, massadine, and axinellamines. We also worked on providing new transition-metal and photochemical tools to establish C-C and C-X bonds in challenging settings. We are currently building a new platform to support unorthodox catalyst development. The Chen lab is seeking a Research Associate with experience in chemical biology, biochemistry, and cell biology. Candidates with a Ph.D. are preferred.

Requirements

• PhD with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience
• Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment and 5 years of laboratory experience including at least 2 years at level of Research Associate or equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment and 6 years of laboratory experience including at least 2 years at level of Research Associate or equivalent
• Work requires exercise of considerable judgment in application of policy, procedures, or techniques to work problems having broad implication.
• Work requires extreme accuracy in all phases of research and experimental investigation.
• Work requires thorough knowledge of various types of equipment used in laboratory to which assigned.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with a Ph.D. are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes laboratory to which assigned; determines work assignments of subordinates, advising them as to techniques, procedures, and equipment to be utilized in solution of work problems; reviews completed work for professional quality and attainment of desired results.
• Compiles and evaluates research data, and develops new or revised techniques and procedures based upon such data.
• Performs or supervises design, development, or adaptation of equipment or apparatus used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
• Compiles and analyzes results of research assignments and submits to principal investigator.
• Instructs medical students, graduate students, residents, and other laboratory personnel of lower grade with respect to techniques, procedures, and equipment utilized in research or experiments.
• Confers with industrial, governmental, or other professional groups with respect to progress or results of research assignment.
• Assists principal investigator and other professional personnel in preparation of reports and papers for publication, usually exercising responsibility for writing of particular segment or phase of report or paper.
• 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: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree