Research Scientist, Pediatrics

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas invites applications for a research position in the Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. The candidate will spearhead scientific projects, design experiments, and supervise staff while maintaining quality lab documentation.

Responsibilities include tissue culture, sequencing, data interpretation, and presenting results. A PhD or equivalent is required, with several years of related experience; strong teamwork and professional conduct are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD with major coursework in the field of assignment.
• Master's degree with major coursework in the field of assignment.
• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in the field of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes coordinates, directs, and personally participates in assigned scientific or medical research project.
• Reviews and analyzes resulting research data; revises techniques accordingly.
• Compiles, writes, and submits research results; prepares papers, reports, and abstracts.
• Designs, develops, or adapts equipment used in experiments or research.
• Plans and supervises training of technicians and laboratory personnel.
• Supervises group of employees engaged in laboratory work tasks.
• May confer with industrial, governmental, or other groups concerning progress or results.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Scientific communication

Education

PhD with major coursework

Master's degree with major coursework

Bachelor's degree with major coursework

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

Plans, coordinates, directs, and participates in work of smaller research project or major unit of large research project in field of specialization for which incumbent is particularly qualified in terms of extensive training and/or experience.

This position is in the Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, in the laboratory of Dr. Kenneth S. Chen. The candidate will be expected to spearhead their scientific project(s), which may include working with animals (colony maintenance, dissections, analysis of isolated tissues), tissue culture (lentiviral transduction, RNA/protein analysis), and deidentified patient-derived biospecimens (DNA/RNA isolation, next-generation sequencing). The candidate will be expected to design, perform, and interpret their experiments; troubleshoot and analyze results; maintain quality lab documentation. The candidate will be expected to share their results through presentations and manuscripts, and to maintain standard operating procedures of the protocols they perform. The candidate must follow proper safety guidelines and must be professional, responsible, organized, and dedicated, with strong interpersonal/team skill sets.

BENEFITS

• 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
  PhD with major course work in the field of assignment or
  Master's Degree with major course work in the field of assignment or
  Bachelor's Degree with major course work in the field of assignment

• Experience
  5 years of research experience in the field of assignment with PhD including
  2 years at the level of Senior Research Associate or its equivalent or 7 years of research experience in the field of assignment with Master's degree including 3 years at the level of Senior Research Associate or its equivalent or 9 years of research experience in the field of assignment with Bachelor's degree including 4 years Level of Senior Research Associate or its equivalent.

JOB DUTIES

• Plans, organizes coordinates, directs, and personally participates in assigned scientific or medical research project. Selects or assists in selection of key research personnel. Determines specific goals or objectives to be attained. Assigns and reviews work of subordinates. Plans experimental protocols.
• Reviews and analyzes resulting research data. Revises techniques or approaches to work problems as indicated necessary by research data.
• Compiles, writes, and submits research results to supervisor. Prepares or assists in preparation of research papers, reports, and abstracts for publication as one of co-authors.
• Designs, develops, or adapts equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
• Plans and supervises training of technicians and other laboratory personnel with respect to proper laboratory techniques, use of laboratory equipment, and safety procedures.
• Supervises group of employees of lower grade engaged in performance of technical and professional work, which vary from routine to complex laboratory work tasks.
• May confer with industrial, governmental, or other groups concerning progress or results of research project.
• 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
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.