Orthopaedic Research Assistant I: Cell Culture & Imaging

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement programs (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Research Assistant I to provide skilled technical support in a university lab focusing on cartilage health and osteoarthritis research. The role requires experience in cell culture, confocal microscopy, and molecular biology, with strong communication skills.

Preference for candidates with histology or tissue sectioning knowledge and bioengineering familiarity. The Dr.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree with relevant coursework in biomedical sciences.
• Experience in cell culture, confocal microscopy, and molecular biology.
• Knowledge of histology and tissue sectioning is a plus.
• Experience in bioengineering is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Performs more difficult scientific and medical research work in 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

Cell culture

Confocal microscopy

Molecular biology

Histology

Tissue sectioning

Bioengineering knowledge

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Research Assistant I to provide skilled technical support in a university lab focusing on cartilage health and osteoarthritis research. The role requires experience in cell culture, confocal microscopy, and molecular biology, with strong communication skills.

Preference for candidates with histology or tissue sectioning knowledge and bioengineering familiarity. The Dr.