Sr. Research Associate, Pathology

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a researcher to plan, coordinate, perform, and supervise professional-level medical or scientific research tasks in a specialized field.

Works under minimal direction and collaborates with students and staff, contributing to publications and advancing the department's research goals.

Qualifications

• PhD, MS, or BA/BS with relevant field coursework as required by the role.

Responsibilities

• Organizes laboratory and assigns tasks, reviews work for quality and results.
• Compiles and evaluates research data; develops new techniques.
• Designs or adapts equipment for experiments to obtain results.
• Analyzes research results and reports to the principal investigator.
• Instructs students and trainees in techniques and equipment usage.
• Contributes to progress discussions with external groups or collaborators.
• Assists in preparing reports and papers for publication; writes sections as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

PhD with major coursework in field of assignment

Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment

Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment

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 youll 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.

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

• 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.

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.