Biochemistry Research Associate: Innovative Lab & Growth

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Wellness programs

Job summary

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a professional to perform advanced medical or scientific research assignments within a Chen lab focused on small organic molecule synthesis and biological function studies.

The role involves developing new procedures, data analysis, and collaboration with researchers; requires robust laboratory experience and ability to mentor junior staff, with involvement in publication efforts.

Qualifications

• Education requirements as stated: Master's or Bachelor's with relevant coursework.
• Minimum laboratory experience as specified: 3 years with Master's or 4 years with Bachelor's.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment

Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment

Job description

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a professional to perform advanced medical or scientific research assignments within a Chen lab focused on small organic molecule synthesis and biological function studies.

The role involves developing new procedures, data analysis, and collaboration with researchers; requires robust laboratory experience and ability to mentor junior staff, with involvement in publication efforts.