Research Assistant I, Molecular Biology

About the role

Works under general direction to provide responsible and skilled technical assistance in performing assignments requiring experience and good knowledge of techniques and practices related to particular field of medical and scientific research.

Full-time, day shift position at 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX. Regular employee status, standard job type.

Responsibilities

• Performs more difficult scientific and medical research work in science area 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience (one of the following):

• Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience required
• Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment and 1 year research experience at level of Research Technician or equivalent
• Completion of 2 years of college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment and 4 years research experience including two years at level of Research Technician or equivalent
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and 6 years research experience including 2 years at level of Research Technician or equivalent

Skills

• Good working knowledge of various types of equipment used in laboratory to which assigned
• Accuracy and precision in all phases of experimental investigation
• Exercise of moderate judgment in application of procedures and practices to work problems

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

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements: Handling, Repetitive Motions, Sitting, Standing

Working Conditions: Hazards, Laboratory Setting

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.