Research Assistant I, Immunology

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About the role

A Research Assistant I position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Chen Yao, in the department of Immunology at UT Southwestern Medical Center to study anti-viral and anti-tumor T cell responses. Our laboratory (https://labs.utsouthwestern.edu/yao-lab) has several exciting projects related to cancer immunology and cancer immunotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the laboratory and equipment in working and clean conditions.
• Maintain laboratory compliance to safety regulations.
• Collects, accurately records and analyzes data in conjunction with other research staff.
• Genotype and phenotype mice.
• Use, care and maintenance of animals.
• Perform experiments in mice.
• Maintains laboratory records, supplies, and samples in an organized manner.
• Take part in lab meetings.
• Performs more difficult scientific and medical research work in science areas such as biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific field.
• Constructs, assembles, and operates laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Records and evaluates data obtained from work assignments for use in scientific papers.
• Collaborates with supervisor or other research personnel in preparation of scientific papers for publication.
• Reads literature and confers with supervisor concerning procedures and implementation.
• Collects and organizes research data for project reports.
• May plan for, and provide working supervision to, work of Research Technicians or other laboratory personnel of lower grade.
• Perform other tasks, as needed.

Requirements

• Experience in mouse handling, immunofluorescence, and molecular assays is preferred but not required.
• Experience in mouse handling, flow cytometry, and molecular cloning is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience required, or
• Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment, or
• Completion of 2 years of college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment, or
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience:

• 1 year Research experience at level of Research Technician or equivalent with Bachelor's degree, or
• 4 years Research experience including two years at level of Research Technician or equivalent with 2 years of college, or
• 6 years Research experience with High School Diploma or GED equivalent including 2 years at level of Research Technician or equivalent.

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.

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Primary work location: Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd. Full-time, day shift.