Gynecology & Obstetrics Research Assistant I

UT Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan day one

Paid Time Off day one

Retirement Programs through TRS

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a capable Research Technician to provide skilled technical assistance in medical and scientific research. The Asare lab studies how gynecologic malignancies such as ovarian cancer adapt to targeted therapy and chemotherapy using molecular biology, sequencing, and mouse models.

The role involves data collection, lab organization, animal monitoring, treatments, imaging, and harvesting.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree with major coursework in field of assignment or completion of 2 years of college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment or high school diploma/GED.
• 1 year of research experience at level of Research Technician or equivalent with Bachelor's degree, or 4 years of research experience including two years at level of Research Technician or equivalent with 2 years of college, or 6 years with higher levels and GED.
• Experience in biology-related research and sterile tissue culture is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs more difficult scientific and medical research work in biology, chemistry, physics, or related field.
• Constructs, assembles, and operates laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Records and evaluates data for scientific papers.
• Collaborates with supervisor on scientific papers for publication.
• Reads literature and consults with supervisor on procedures.

Skills

Research experience

Lab techniques

Data collection & analysis

Education

Master's Degree in relevant field

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Animal handling techniques

Laboratory equipment

Tissue culture techniques

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a capable Research Technician to provide skilled technical assistance in medical and scientific research. The Asare lab studies how gynecologic malignancies such as ovarian cancer adapt to targeted therapy and chemotherapy using molecular biology, sequencing, and mouse models.

The role involves data collection, lab organization, animal monitoring, treatments, imaging, and harvesting.