Job description

Research Assistant I, Department of Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases

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 patients and employees. With over 20,000 employees, we are committed to continuing our growth with the best professionals in the healthcare industry. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth. Join UT Southwestern as a Research Assistant I to help with our mission to educate, discover and heal through our life-changing research!

Job Summary

The Department of Internal Medicine is looking for a Research Assistant I to join their Division of Infectious Diseases. As a valued team member, you work in the Shiloh laboratory. Dr. Shilo conducts cutting-edge research in basic mechanisms of infectious diseases, with a focus on bacterial and viral pathogens that infect humans via the airway and lungs. You will support graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in their projects by conducting molecular and cellular biology experiments. Additionally, there are opportunities for the development of independent projects.

Job Duties

Performs more difficult scientific and medical research work in science area such as biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific field.
Constructs, assembles, and operates laboratory equipment and apparatus.
Records and evaluates data obtained from work assignments for use in scientific papers.
Collaborates with supervisor or other research personnel in preparation of scientific papers for publication.
Reads literature and confers with supervisor concerning procedures and implementation.
Collects and organizes research data for project reports.
May plan for, and provide working supervision to, work of Research Technicians or other laboratory personnel of lower grade.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience required.OR

Bachelor's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and one (1) year research experience at level of Research Technician or equivalent. OR

Two (2) years college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment and four (4) years research experience including two (2) years at level of Research Technician or equivalent. OR

High school graduation or GED and six (6) years research experience to include two (2) years at level of Research Technician or equivalent.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

For general COVID-19 information, applicants should visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/covid-19/work-on-campus/

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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