Molecular Biology Lab Assistant — Gene Regulation Research

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement programs

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join the Corey Lab in the Department of Pharmacology. The role involves performing skilled technical work in molecular biology and related laboratory procedures as part of a collaborative team focused on nucleic acids and therapeutic discovery.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on lab experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and with others to advance research aims.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience required 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 or GED equivalent
• 1 year Research experience at level of Research Technician or equivalent with Bachelor's degree or
• 4 years Research experience including two years at level of Research Technician or equivalent with 2 years of college or
• 6 years Research experience with High School Diploma or GED equivalent including 2 years at level of Research Technician or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs more difficult scientific and medical research work in science area such as biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific field.
• Constructs, assembles, and operates laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Records and evaluates data obtained from work assignments for use in scientific papers.
• Collaborates with supervisor or other research personnel in preparation of scientific papers for publication.
• Reads literature and confers with supervisor concerning procedures and implementation.
• Collects and organizes research data for project reports.
• May plan for, and provide working supervision to, work of Research Technicians or other laboratory personnel of lower grade.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab equipment handling

Attention to detail

Data recording

Education

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

2 years college

High School Diploma

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join the Corey Lab in the Department of Pharmacology. The role involves performing skilled technical work in molecular biology and related laboratory procedures as part of a collaborative team focused on nucleic acids and therapeutic discovery.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on lab experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and with others to advance research aims.