Research Assistant , Lee Lab

Overview

Research Assistant I, Lee Lab, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Vascular & Immunology. Located in UT Southwestern.

Job Summary

The Vascular Immunology Laboratory of Laurel Y. Lee, M.D.,

D.Phil. in the Division of Cardiology at the Department of Medicine is looking for a Research Assistant I. Dr. Lee’s basic and translational science laboratory is dedicated to understanding the immune- and metabolism-mediated mechanisms underlying vascular disorders with the goal of improving how we protect patients’ blood vessels against heart attack, stroke, or limb loss. We integrate multidisciplinary approaches, including molecular and biochemical analyses of immune-vascular crosstalk in vitro and in vivo, cellular metabolism and systems biology guided by challenges identified in clinical cardiology.

Successful candidates will become integral parts of the Laurel Lee Lab and contribute to scientific discoveries and publications. The candidate will work closely with the principal investigator to provide technical support and help maintain the lab. Prior basic science research experience and mouse work is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform more advanced experiments in science areas, including molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, chemistry, and related fields.
• Maintain and organize mouse colonies and perform mouse experiments per lab protocol.
• Record scientific data from assigned experiments in an organized lab notebook and review with supervisor.
• Read literature and confer with supervisor for new procedure implementations.
• Work with supervisor and other lab members to prepare scientific publications.
• Support lab operations through activities such as ordering reagents, maintaining laboratory areas, and lab equipment maintenance.
• May plan for, and provide working supervision to, the work of Research Technicians or other laboratory personnel of lower grade.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 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

Education

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, or
Completion of 2 years of college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment, or
High School Graduation or GED

• Experience
  1 year of research experience at the level of Research Technician or equivalent with Bachelor's degree, or
  4 years of research experience including two years at the level of Research Technician or equivalent with 2 years of college, or
  6 years of research experience with a High School Diploma, or
  2 years at the level of Research Technician or equivalent.

Job Duties

• Performs more difficult scientific and medical research work in areas such as biology, chemistry, physics, or related fields.
• 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, the work of Research Technicians or other laboratory personnel of lower grade.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Security and EEO

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 Statement
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 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. UT Southwestern also prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.