Research Assistant I: Lab & Data for Diabetes Research

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Wellness programs

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Research Assistant I to support the Dallas Heart Study, including in-person diabetes-focused visits for about 1,500 participants per cycle. The role involves processing biospecimens, preparing plasma/serum/PBMCs, and maintaining sample inventory following protocols.

Experience with biospecimen processing, wet lab techniques, and REDCap data management is valued.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in research environments with biospecimen processing.
• Familiarity with REDCap data management and laboratory protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform scientific and medical research tasks in biology, chemistry, physics or related field.
• Assemble and operate laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Record and evaluate data for scientific reports and papers.
• Collaborate with supervisor and other researchers on publications.
• Review literature and discuss procedures with supervisor.
• Collect and organize data for project reports.
• May supervise junior technicians; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Biospecimen processing

REDCap data management

Wet laboratory techniques

Strong organizational skills

Education

Master's Degree (field related)

Bachelor's Degree (field related)

2 years college (field related)

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

REDCap

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Research Assistant I to support the Dallas Heart Study, including in-person diabetes-focused visits for about 1,500 participants per cycle. The role involves processing biospecimens, preparing plasma/serum/PBMCs, and maintaining sample inventory following protocols.

Experience with biospecimen processing, wet lab techniques, and REDCap data management is valued.