Research Assistant II, Internal Medicine, Cardiology

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 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 particular field of medical or scientific research. 

This position is the operational backbone of our lab. Your work will be essential for maintaining our animal colony, producing experimental mice, and acquiring heart rhythm data for experimental studies. Experience with any of the above is a bonus but not required; you will receive hands-on training from both lab PIs. As you acquire more experience, you will be trained to perform a variety of molecular and physiological assays that will complement your skillset and define a career path in cardiovascular research. Precision and attention to detail is essential for this position: strict compliance with the animal protocol is mandatory for conducting ethical work with research animals, and accurate data acquisition and organization is the foundation for meaningful scientific investigation.

Duties will include: Manage transgenic mouse colonies, including breeding, weaning, and record-keeping; Perform genotyping for genetically modified mouse strains; Performing Electrocardiogram measurements; Conduct in vivo injections (Subcutaneous and Intraperitoneal); Execute molecular assays: Immunofluorescence, Western Blot, PCR; AAV production; Tissue harvesting; Maintain an electronic lab notebook.

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 or 
  Completion of 2 years of college or specialized training in histology, serology, medical technology, etc. or 
  High School graduate including courses in basic sciences 
   

• Experience
  1 year of experience as Research Assistant I or equivalent with Master’s degree or 
  2 years of experience including one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent with 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 High School Diploma. 
   

  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 special designed laboratory apparatus and equipment.
• Assembles and analyzes research data.
• Assists in preparation of material for reports or publication.
• May supervise 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.

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.

EEO
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.