Sr. Research Associate, Internal Medicine

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Sr. Research Associate works under minimal direction to plan, coordinate, perform, and supervise professional-level medical or scientific research assignments in a specialized field. The role organizes laboratory work, evaluates research data, develops or adapts techniques and equipment, analyzes research results, and reports findings to the principal investigator. It also provides instruction to students and laboratory personnel and supports preparation of research reports and publications.

Requirements

One of the following education and experience combinations: PhD with major coursework in the field of assignment and no experience; Master's degree with major coursework in the field of assignment and five years of laboratory experience, including at least two years at Research Associate level or equivalent; or Bachelor's degree with major coursework in the field of assignment and six years of laboratory experience, including at least two years at Research Associate level or equivalent.
Exercise considerable judgment when applying policies, procedures, or techniques to work problems with broad implications.
Maintain extreme accuracy in all phases of research and experimental investigation.
Have thorough knowledge of the types of equipment used in the assigned laboratory.

Responsibilities

Organize the assigned laboratory, determine subordinates’ work assignments, advise them on techniques, procedures, and equipment, and review completed work for professional quality and desired results.
Compile and evaluate research data and develop new or revised techniques and procedures based on the data.
Perform or supervise the design, development, or adaptation of equipment or apparatus used in experiments or research.
Compile and analyze research results and submit them to the principal investigator.
Instruct medical students, graduate students, residents, and lower-grade laboratory personnel in research techniques, procedures, and equipment.
Confer with industrial, governmental, and other professional groups regarding research progress or results.
Assist the principal investigator and other professional personnel in preparing reports and papers for publication, usually taking responsibility for writing a particular segment or phase.
Perform 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 with no copay
Paid time off, available day one
Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid parental leave
Wellness programs
Tuition reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer
Paid holidays
On-site childcare