Research Assistant I, Radiation Oncology

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.

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 a particular field of medical and scientific research.

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• 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

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Performs more difficult scientific and medical research work in science areas such as biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific fields.
• 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.

Work Location: Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Schedule: Full-time, Day shift