Research Assistant I, PD-Genetic Diseases and Brain Tumors

Job Summary

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant I with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. The Research Assistant I position will focus on investigating genetic and epigenetic mechanisms underlying self-renewal versus differentiation of neural stem cells as well as how dysregulation of the stem-cell regulatory mechanisms leads to benign and malignant tumor formation in the central and peripheral nervous system, particularly in the context of Tumor Suppressor Gene (TSG) syndromes, including neurofibromatosis type 1 (NFl), Tuberous Sclerosis, Li-Fraumeni syndrome, and Adenomatous Polyposis coli (APC).

Laboratory Expectations

·       Molecular and Cellular Biology techniques

·       Brain tissue dissection skills

·       Working with mouse models of diseases, particularly in the brain

·       Genetically engineered mouse models of cancers

Experience and 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 and one (1) year research experience at level of Research Technician or equivalent. or

·       Two (2) years college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment and four (4) years research experience including two (2) years at level of Research Technician or equivalent. or

·       High school graduation or GED and six (6) years research experience to include two (2) years at level of Research Technician or equivalent.

Job Duties

·       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.

·        Performs other duties as assigned.

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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.