Research Assistant II, Internal Medicine

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 either plan, coordinate, supervise, and participate in assigned research projects or perform more complex research assignments requiring considerable experience and thorough knowledge of techniques and practices related to a particular field of medical or scientific research.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and supervises assigned research projects, which may be a segment of a larger project, exercising responsibility for project performance and accountability for progress; and/or personally performs advanced scientific and medical research work, suggesting modifications to, or improvements in, design of research projects, presenting original ideas for follow-up studies, and recommending utilization of new or revised techniques and procedures to obtain desired results.
• Constructs, assembles, and operates experimental or other special designed laboratory apparatus and equipment.
• Assembles and analyzes research data.
• Assists in preparation of material for reports or publication.
• May supervise a group of Research Technicians and/or Research Assistants of lower grade, making work assignments, advising on work procedures, and reviewing work in process and upon completion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment, or
• Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment, or
• Completion of 2 years of college or specialized training in histology, serology, medical technology, etc., or
• High School Diploma including courses in basic sciences or GED equivalent.

Experience

• 1 year of experience as Research Assistant I or equivalent with a Master's degree, or
• 2 years of experience including one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent with a Bachelor's degree, or
• 5 years of experience, including one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent with two years of college, or
• 7 years of experience, including one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent with a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• 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

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!