Temporary Staff Associate- White

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Works under immediate supervision to provide clerical and/or typing support in performance of variety of office duties which may be simple to moderately complex in nature. Will assist with reagent preparation and a range of experimental procedures, including DNA molecular biology techniques such as PCR, cloning, and large-scale DNA purification. Will conduct transfection-based experiments using HEK cell culture systems, including co-immunoprecipitation, Western blotting, and fluorescent and chemiluminescent assays. Will also perform protein purification and in vitro assays using purified reagents, maintain bacterial, insect, and mammalian cell cultures, and manage laboratory inventory by ordering necessary scientific supplies. In addition, will accurately record and document experimental data in accordance with established protocols, confer with the supervisor regarding results and adjust procedures as instructed, and perform other duties as assigned. Various administrative and clerical assignments filled on an as needed basis.

Requirements

• Provide clerical and/or typing support in performance of variety of office duties which may be simple to moderately complex in nature.

Nice To Haves

• DNA molecular biology techniques such as PCR, cloning, and large-scale DNA purification.
• Transfection-based experiments using HEK cell culture systems, including co-immunoprecipitation, Western blotting, and fluorescent and chemiluminescent assays.
• Protein purification and in vitro assays using purified reagents.
• Maintain bacterial, insect, and mammalian cell cultures.
• Manage laboratory inventory by ordering necessary scientific supplies.
• Accurately record and document experimental data in accordance with established protocols.
• Confer with the supervisor regarding results and adjust procedures as instructed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reagent preparation and a range of experimental procedures, including DNA molecular biology techniques such as PCR, cloning, and large-scale DNA purification.
• Conduct transfection-based experiments using HEK cell culture systems, including co-immunoprecipitation, Western blotting, and fluorescent and chemiluminescent assays.
• Perform protein purification and in vitro assays using purified reagents.
• Maintain bacterial, insect, and mammalian cell cultures.
• Manage laboratory inventory by ordering necessary scientific supplies.
• Accurately record and document experimental data in accordance with established protocols.
• Confer with the supervisor regarding results and adjust procedures as instructed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Various administrative and clerical assignments filled on an as needed basis.

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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed