Research Assistant I, Obstetrics & Gynecology

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan day one

Paid Time Off day one

Retirement Programs through TRS

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a capable Research Technician to provide skilled technical assistance in medical and scientific research. The Asare lab studies how gynecologic malignancies such as ovarian cancer adapt to targeted therapy and chemotherapy using molecular biology, sequencing, and mouse models.

The role involves data collection, lab organization, animal monitoring, treatments, imaging, and harvesting.

Qualifications

• Master's 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/GED.
• 1 year of research experience at level of Research Technician or equivalent with Bachelor's degree, or 4 years of research experience including two years at level of Research Technician or equivalent with 2 years of college, or 6 years with higher levels and GED.
• Experience in biology-related research and sterile tissue culture is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs more difficult scientific and medical research work in biology, chemistry, physics, or related field.
• Constructs, assembles, and operates laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Records and evaluates data for scientific papers.
• Collaborates with supervisor on scientific papers for publication.
• Reads literature and consults with supervisor on procedures.

Skills

Research experience

Lab techniques

Data collection & analysis

Education

Master's Degree in relevant field

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Animal handling techniques

Laboratory equipment

Tissue culture techniques

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Works under general direction to provide responsible and skilled technical assistance in performing assignments requiring experience and good knowledge of techniques and practices related to particular field of medical and scientific research.

Despite extensive molecular characterization of many types of cancer, we still do not understand how epithelial tumor cell populations dynamically adapt during therapy to survive. The Asare lab studies how gynecologic malignancies like ovarian cancer escape therapy and grow. Using molecular biology techniques, advanced sequencing, cell culture, and mouse models, we focus on how individual ovarian cancer cells respond to and change when treated with targeted therapy and chemotherapy. The lab integrates patient focused studies with basic biology to identify new directions for novel anti-cancer therapies and make existing therapies work better.

The candidate will work closely with both medical trainees, scientific trainees, and staff in a highly collaborative environment. The candidate will participate in research projects including data collection and analysis, perform laboratory organization and maintenance tasks, and conduct animal monitoring , animal treatments, animal tumor imaging, and animal tumor harvesting.

Prior experience with handling laboratory mice or farm animals is preferred, and additional training will be provided. Prior experience conducting biology experiments and performing sterile tissue culture is also preferred.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  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

• Experience
  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.

JOB DUTIES

• 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.

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.