Research Assistant I, Biomedical Lab – Cardio Metabolic Study

UT Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Preventive care coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement programs (TRS)

Paid parental leave

Job summary

UT Southwestern in Dallas, TX seeks a Research Assistant I to support the Dallas Heart Study visits, including diabetes-focused assessments, CGM data collection, and biospecimen processing for plasma, serum, and PBMCs. Responsibilities include receipt, processing, aliquoting, cryopreservation, and inventory management per established protocols.

The role involves adherence to quality control, collaboration with staff on publications, literature review, and data organization for reports.

Qualifications

• Education and experience requirements as listed in UT Southwestern job posting.
• Graduate degree or extensive coursework plus progressive research experience required or specified in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Performs scientific and medical research work in related fields.
• Constructs, assembles, and operates laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Records and evaluates data for scientific papers.
• Collaborates with supervisor and other personnel for publication.
• Reads literature and discusses procedures with supervisor.
• Collects and organizes data for project reports.
• May supervise lower-grade laboratory personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

Job description

UT Southwestern in Dallas, TX seeks a Research Assistant I to support the Dallas Heart Study visits, including diabetes-focused assessments, CGM data collection, and biospecimen processing for plasma, serum, and PBMCs. Responsibilities include receipt, processing, aliquoting, cryopreservation, and inventory management per established protocols.

The role involves adherence to quality control, collaboration with staff on publications, literature review, and data organization for reports.