Ob/Gyn Research Assistant I: Molecular Lab & Animal Studies

UT Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Education

Experience

On-site childcare

Job summary

UT Southwestern in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Research Assistant I in Obstetrics & Gynecology. The role involves performing skilled technical assistance in medical and scientific research, focusing on gynecologic malignancies and therapy response using molecular biology methods, sequencing, cell culture, and mouse models.

Collaborative work with trainees and staff is essential to progress projects. The candidate will assist with data collection, laboratory maintenance, and may oversee junior

Qualifications

• Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment (or higher)
• Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment
• Completion of 2 years of college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Responsibilities

• Performs more difficult scientific and medical research work in biology, chemistry, physics, or related fields.
• Constructs, assembles, and operates laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Records and evaluates data for scientific papers.
• Collaborates with supervisor or researchers in preparation of scientific papers for publication.
• Reads literature and confers with supervisor on procedures.
• Collects and organizes research data for project reports.
• May supervise lower‑grade staff or technicians.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Advanced sequencing

Cell culture

Mouse models

Education

Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment

Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment

Completion of 2 years of college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Next‑generation sequencing

Laboratory mice handling

Job description

UT Southwestern in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Research Assistant I in Obstetrics & Gynecology. The role involves performing skilled technical assistance in medical and scientific research, focusing on gynecologic malignancies and therapy response using molecular biology methods, sequencing, cell culture, and mouse models.

Collaborative work with trainees and staff is essential to progress projects. The candidate will assist with data collection, laboratory maintenance, and may oversee junior