Immunology Research Associate I — Mouse Studies & Lab Support

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan (day one)

100% preventive healthcare coverage

Paid Time Off (day one)

Retirement Programs (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas invites applications for a Research Assistant I in the Immunology lab. The role supports projects on anti-viral and anti-tumor T cell responses, with experience in mouse handling, flow cytometry, and molecular cloning preferred but not required.

The position emphasizes maintaining lab operations, data collection, and collaboration within a team pursuing cancer immunology and immunotherapy research.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's or Bachelor's degree with relevant coursework.
• Experience: 1 year or more in research settings; mouse handling and molecular techniques preferred.
• Ability to record and analyze data; collaborate with researchers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory and equipment in working, clean condition.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Collect and analyze data with other staff.
• Genotype and phenotype mice.
• Care for and use of animals.
• Perform experiments in mice.
• Maintain records, supplies, samples.
• Participate in lab meetings.

Skills

Mouse handling

Flow cytometry

Molecular assays

Education

Master's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Flow cytometer

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas invites applications for a Research Assistant I in the Immunology lab. The role supports projects on anti-viral and anti-tumor T cell responses, with experience in mouse handling, flow cytometry, and molecular cloning preferred but not required.

The position emphasizes maintaining lab operations, data collection, and collaboration within a team pursuing cancer immunology and immunotherapy research.