Research Assistant II , Neurogenetics and Autism Research

Research Assistant II, Neurogenetics and Autism Research

Izumi lab is a translational genetic research laboratory located in the Pediatrics Department at UT Southwestern. The research targets of Izumi lab are rare pediatric genetic disorders/autism diagnoses such as CHOPS syndrome and CBX1-related syndrome, and we use patient-derived samples and mouse models of these diagnoses for molecular investigation. Using cutting-edge genomic technologies, we hope to understand the disease mechanism of genetic disorders with the ultimate goal of identifying therapeutic strategies ameliorating clinical symptoms of these diagnoses.

Laboratory Expectations

·       Daily routine includes cell/tissue culture (mainly induced pluripotent stem cells), basic molecular biology experiments (PCR, DNA extraction, RNA extraction, immunoblotting, qPCR, droplet digital PCR, DNA/RNA fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH), CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing, immunohistochemistry staining etc.).

·       Experience wet-bench lab technician.

·       Basic molecular biology experiment experience (more than 3 years) is necessary.

·       Induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) culture/neuronal differentiation experience is preferred.

·       Lab management experience including sample coordination and interactions with an institutional review board.

·       Experience handing research animals (mouse) is required.

Experience and Education

·       Master’s degree with major coursework in field of assignment and one (1) year experience as Research Assistant I or equivalent. or

·       Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in field of assignment and two (2) years’ experience to include one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent. or

·       Completion of two (2) years of college or specialized training in histology, serology, medical technology, etc. and five (5) years’ experience to include one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent. or

·       High school graduation with courses in basic sciences and seven (7) years’ experience to include one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent.

Job Duties

·       Plans, coordinates, and supervises assigned research projects, which may be limited as segment of 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 specially designed laboratory apparatus and equipment.

·       Assembles and analyzes research data.

·       Assists in preparation of research 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.

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