Sr. Research Associate, Biochemistry

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

100% preventive healthcare

Paid Time Off

TRS retirement programs

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF qualified employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Research Associate for the Chen lab to plan, coordinate, perform, and supervise specialized research in chemical biology and related fields. Candidates with a Ph.D. are preferred.

The Chen lab builds small organic molecules and studies their functions in biological systems, applying advanced photochemistry and catalysis to create new tools for research. The role involves collaboration with students and staff in a dynamic lab environment.

Qualifications

• Education requirements: PhD, or Master's with relevant coursework, or Bachelor's with relevant coursework.
• Experience requirements: No experience for PhD; 5 years with Master’s; 6 years with Bachelor's including Research Associate level experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, perform, and supervise professional level research.
• Organize laboratory work assignments and supervise subordinates.

Skills

Judgment and policy application

Accuracy in research and experiments

Laboratory equipment knowledge

Education

Doctoral degree with field coursework

Master's degree with field coursework

Bachelor's degree with field 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 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 minimal direction to plan, coordinate, perform, and supervise performance of professional level medical or scientific research assignment related to particular or specialized field of endeavor.

The Chen lab is interested in building small organic molecules and studying their functions in biological systems. Our lab started in 2004 using state-of-the-art tools to address challenging issues in the field of natural product synthesis. We focused on applying single-electron transfer and photochemistry to strategic C-C bond formation and completed the syntheses of nakiterpiosin, dibromophakellstatin, sceptrin, ageliferin, massadine, and axinellamines. We also worked on providing new transition-metal and photochemical tools to establish C-C and C-X bonds in challenging settings. We are currently building a new platform to support unorthodox catalyst development.

The Chen lab is seeking a Research Associate with experience in chemical biology, biochemistry, and cell biology. Candidates with a Ph.D. are preferred.

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

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  PhD with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience or
  Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment or
  Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment or

• Experience
  No experience required with PhD or
  5 years of laboratory experience with a Master's Degree including at least
  2 years at level of Research Associate or equivalent or
  6 years of laboratory experience with a Bachelor's Degree including at least
  2 years at level of Research Associate or equivalent

JOB DUTIES

• Organizes laboratory to which assigned; determines work assignments of subordinates, advising them as to techniques, procedures, and equipment to be utilized in solution of work problems; reviews completed work for professional quality and attainment of desired results.
• Compiles and evaluates research data, and develops new or revised techniques and procedures based upon such data.
• Performs or supervises design, development, or adaptation of equipment or apparatus used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
• Compiles and analyzes results of research assignments and submits to principal investigator.
• Instructs medical students, graduate students, residents, and other laboratory personnel of lower grade with respect to techniques, procedures, and equipment utilized in research or experiments.
• Confers with industrial, governmental, or other professional groups with respect to progress or results of research assignment.
• Assists principal investigator and other professional personnel in preparation of reports and papers for publication, usually exercising responsibility for writing of particular segment or phase of report or paper.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Work requires exercise of considerable judgment in application of policy, procedures, or techniques to work problems having broad implication.
• Work requires extreme accuracy in all phases of research and experimental investigation.
• Work requires thorough knowledge of various types of equipment used in laboratory to which assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold
• Extreme heat
• Hazards
• Laboratory Setting

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.