Research Associate, McDermott Center

Job Summary

The McDermott Center Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Core is a state-of-the-art sequencing facility that performs NGS coupled to bioinformatic analysis. The Core is seeking a Research Associate who will perform a variety of next-generation sequencing library preparation and genomics workflows, including 10X Genomics single-cell, immune profiling, and multiomic assays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare RNA and DNA libraries using both manual and automated liquid-handling platforms.
• Learn and implement new protocols as technologies evolve.
• Nucleic acid quality assessment and library QC using standard molecular biology instrumentation.
• Provide training and technical support to laboratory users.
• Assist with sample accessioning and laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Help ensure successful project execution.
• Operate, routine maintenance, and quality monitoring of high-throughput sequencing instrumentation and associated laboratory equipment.

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
• Retail Savings Program
• 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

Required EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Education: Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment or Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment
• Experience: 3 years of laboratory experience with Master's degree including 2 years at level of Research Assistant II or equivalent or 4 years of laboratory experience with Bachelor's degree including 2 years at level of Research Assistant II or equivalent.

Job Duties

• Recommends and/or initiates new or modified procedures and techniques based upon latest developments in assigned field or analysis of research data.
• Performs computer programming for accumulation and analysis of research data.
• Designs, constructs, repairs, or modifies electronic and/or mechanical equipment or apparatus used in experiments and research projects.
• Instructs medical students, graduate students, residents, or other laboratory personnel of lower grade with respect to techniques, procedures, and equipment utilized in research or experiments.
• Aids principal investigator and other professional personnel in writing of reports and papers for publication.
• Makes recommendations for improvements in laboratory operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Security and EEO Statement

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.