TB Genetics & Immunology Research Associate

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Research Associate to join a multidisciplinary team studying the genetic and immunological basis of susceptibility to tuberculosis. The role supports ongoing projects, performing a broad range of molecular genetics, cellular immunology, and immune-based assays with meticulous records.

The successful candidate will contribute to experiments, assist with protocol optimization, and participate in data analysis.

Qualifications

• 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 with Bachelor's degree including 2 years at level of Research Assistant II or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Flow cytometry

Molecular biology techniques

Data analysis

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

PCR-based assays

Genotyping

Cell culture

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Research Associate to join a multidisciplinary team studying the genetic and immunological basis of susceptibility to tuberculosis. The role supports ongoing projects, performing a broad range of molecular genetics, cellular immunology, and immune-based assays with meticulous records.

The successful candidate will contribute to experiments, assist with protocol optimization, and participate in data analysis.