Lab Scientist: Musculoskeletal Research & Molecular Biology

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

100% preventive care coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement programs (TRS)

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

On-site childcare

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a motivated scientist for a Research & Laboratory position in the Hernandez Lab. The role focuses on sex differences and hormones in musculoskeletal biology, with training in mammalian primary cell culture, 3D culture, qPCR, RNAseq, histology, immunofluorescence, and confocal microscopy.

Work includes collaboration with Dr. Hernandez, presentation of data, and potential learning of additional techniques such as AFM and bioreactors to apply

Qualifications

• Education required as stated: Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with field-specific coursework.
• 3 years laboratory experience with Master’s; or 4 years with Bachelor’s as specified.

Responsibilities

• Recommend or modify procedures based on current research developments.
• Perform data analysis and programming for research outputs.
• Design or repair equipment used in experiments and projects.
• Instruct students and staff in techniques and equipment.
• Assist in drafting reports and manuscripts for publication.
• May supervise lower-grade staff on complex tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Education

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a motivated scientist for a Research & Laboratory position in the Hernandez Lab. The role focuses on sex differences and hormones in musculoskeletal biology, with training in mammalian primary cell culture, 3D culture, qPCR, RNAseq, histology, immunofluorescence, and confocal microscopy.

Work includes collaboration with Dr. Hernandez, presentation of data, and potential learning of additional techniques such as AFM and bioreactors to apply