WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
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. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
Works under general direction to perform professional level medical or scientific research assignments related to particular or specialized field of endeavor.

The Achilefu Laboratory in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a motivated Research Associate to join our dynamic research team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge biological studies in a collaborative, innovative, and multidisciplinary research environment that includes engineers, physicists, chemists, biologists, and clinicians.

Preferred experience and education: 

• Master’s degree with major coursework in cell biology, preferably cancer biology and three (3) years of laboratory experience including at least two years at level of Research Assistant II or equivalent. OR
• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in cell biology, preferably cancer biology and four (4) years of laboratory experience including two years at level of Research Assistant II or equivalent. ·
• Demonstrated experience in cell culture techniques, including human and mammalian cancer and primary tissue cultures.
• Proficiency in confocal fluorescence microscopy and standard biological assays
• The ideal candidate will possess experience in one or more of the following areas: 
• In vitro assays and experimental design
• Immunohistochemistry techniques
• Flow cytometry analysis
• Western blot assays and protein analysis

Job Duties

• Conduct biological studies and experiments with minimal supervision
• Maintain cell cultures and ensure proper laboratory protocols
• Perform fluorescence microscopy imaging and analysis
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and documentation
• Collaborate with research team members on ongoing projects
• Maintain detailed laboratory records and experimental logs
• Recommends and/or initiates new or modified procedures and techniques based upon latest developments in assigned field or analysis of research data.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 
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!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• 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.
• Assists principal investigator and other professional personnel in writing of reports and papers for publication.
• May provide working supervision to employees of lower grade engaged in performance of variety of difficult and complex laboratory work tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
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.