Research Associate, Internal Medicine

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

23 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

PTO

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas seeks an experienced Research Associate to contribute to immunology-focused projects in helminth-host interactions and vaccine development. The role involves independent project ownership, collaboration with the lab team, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.

Ideal candidates have strong immunology background, experience with flow cytometry, murine models, and diverse human sample work; ability to troubleshoot, design experiments, and mentor

Qualifications

Significant prior experience in immunology is preferred, with a background in host–pathogen interactions or infectious disease immunology.
Experience with flow cytometry, single cell analysis, murine models of infection or immunity, ex vivo immune assays, and experimental design is desirable.
Additional experience with molecular biology, cell culture, immune phenotyping, cytokine assays, adoptive transfer or depletion approaches, single-cell or transcriptomic methods, or analysis of human immune samples would be advantageous.
Candidates should work independently, troubleshoot, interpret complex data, contribute to manuscripts, and mentor junior personnel.

Responsibilities

Recommends and/or initiates new or modified procedures and techniques based on latest developments or data.
Performs computer programming for accumulation and analysis of research data.
Designs, constructs, repairs, or modifies equipment used in experiments and research projects.
Instructs students and staff on techniques, procedures, and equipment used in research.
Assists PI and others in writing reports and papers for publication.
May supervise lower-grade employees performing complex laboratory tasks.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Immunology

Flow cytometry

Single cell analysis

Murine models

Ex vivo immune assays

Experimental design

Data analysis

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Molecular biology

Cell culture

Immune phenotyping

Cytokine assays

Single-cell transcriptomics

Adoptive transfer

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!

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

Job Summary

Works under general direction to perform professional level medical or scientific research assignments related to particular or specialized field of endeavor.

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!

The Briggs Laboratory at UT Southwestern studies how helminth infections shape host immunity, with a particular focus on CD4+ T-cell responses, protective versus tolerogenic immunity, host–parasite interactions, and vaccine development. We are seeking an experienced Research Associate who can contribute independently to mechanistic studies using murine models, immunologic assays, and complementary human samples. The successful candidate will work closely with the principal investigator while helping develop and optimize experimental approaches, analyze data, lead projects and manuscript writing, and provide technical and scientific guidance to other members of the laboratory. This position is intended for an scientists who can take substantial ownership of research projects and bring additional expertise to the laboratory.

Preferred Experience/Skills: Significant prior experience in immunology is strongly preferred, ideally with a research background in host–pathogen interactions, infectious disease immunology, or related areas. Experience with flow cytometry, single cell analysis, murine models of infection or immunity, ex vivo immune assays, and experimental design is particularly desirable. Additional experience with molecular biology, cell culture, immune phenotyping, cytokine assays, adoptive transfer or depletion approaches, single-cell or transcriptomic methods, or analysis of human immune samples would be advantageous. Candidates should have demonstrated ability to work independently, troubleshoot and develop experimental approaches, interpret complex data, contribute to scientific manuscripts, and mentor or train junior laboratory personnel.

Required

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Education Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment or Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment
Experience 3 years of laboratory experience with Master's degree including 2 years at level of Research Assistant II or equivalent or 4 years of laboratory experience with Bachelor's degree including 2 years at level of Research Assistant II or equivalent.

Job Duties

Recommends and/or initiates new or modified procedures and techniques based upon latest developments in assigned field or analysis of research data.
Performs computer programming for accumulation and analysis of research data.
Designs, constructs, repairs, or modifies electronic and/or mechanical equipment or apparatus used in experiments and research projects.
Instructs medical students, graduate students, residents, or other laboratory personnel of lower grade with respect to techniques, procedures, and equipment utilized in research or experiments.
Assists principal investigator and other professional personnel in writing of reports and papers for publication.
May provide working supervision to employees of lower grade engaged in performance of variety of difficult and complex laboratory work tasks.
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.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job

Research & Laboratory

Organization

415028 - IM-Infectious Dis

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job