Research Assistant I, Surgery, Tower Lab

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Town of Texas, Dallas (WI, TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-renowned medical and research center dedicated to innovation and teamwork. As a Research Assistant I, you will support cutting-edge research in musculoskeletal repair and regeneration. This role combines hands-on laboratory work with animal models, requiring attention to detail and collaboration with a skilled team. With a commitment to employee growth, the organization offers a comprehensive benefits package and a culture that prioritizes professional development. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful research in a supportive environment.

Benefits

PPO medical plan

100% preventive healthcare coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• Experience with molecular techniques and animal handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing research in musculoskeletal repair and regeneration.
• Perform molecular bench work and animal model procedures.
• Collaborate on scientific papers and organize research data.

Skills

Molecular Techniques

Animal Handling

Histology

Flow Cytometry

Cell Culture

Education

Master's Degree in relevant field

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

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 number 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.

Dr. Robert Tower is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Surgery and the Center for Organogenesis Research and Trauma and the Charles and Jane Pak Center for Mineral Metabolism and Clinical Research. The primary research objectives of the lab are in the areas of musculoskeletal research with a special interest in understanding lineage determination of mesenchymal stem cells during development, homeostasis, and disease.

The Research Assistant I will support ongoing bench and animal work within the lab related to musculoskeletal repair, regeneration and fibrosis. Duties will include routine molecular bench work combined with use of animal models (animal handling, injections, surgeries, sample collection) as well as downstream processing (histology, flow cytometry, cell culture) under supervision of the PI. Candidate should be highly detail oriented and have strong collaborative desire. Training will be provided on many in-lab techniques but previous experience working with mice and some molecular technique is highly 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 Graduation or GED

• Experience
  1 year Research experience at level of Research Technician or equivalent wtih 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 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.

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 Statement
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.

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!