Research Assistant II, Children's Research Institute

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 number 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 general direction to either plan, coordinate, supervise, and participate in assigned research projects or perform more complex research assignments requiring considerable experience and thorough knowledge of techniques and practices related to particular field of medical or scientific research. 

Children’s Medical Center Research Institute
Children’s Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern (CRI) is addressing fundamental scientific questions related to the biological basis of disease. Through transformative biomedical research, we seek breakthroughs that change scientific fields and yield new strategies for treating disease.

We seek a Research Assistant to work in the Ohlstein lab in CRI. The Ohlstein lab investigates the role of physiology on intestinal stem cell function using Drosophila, mouse, and human research models. CRI is a highly collaborative environment focused on basic and translational biology at the interface of stem cells, cancer and metabolism.

Under supervision and/or in collaboration with lab members, this position will assist in carrying out independent research projects. Prior experience using organoid models and/or expertise in bioinformatics will be taken into consideration in the hiring process. This is also a great opportunity for those interested in applying for graduate school or to an MD/PhD program. A small amount of time will be spent maintaining lab equipment, managing inventory, and replenishing supplies.

The ideal candidate will have effective written and oral communication skills and proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

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
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EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment or 
  Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment or 
  Completion of 2 years of college or specialized training in histology, serology, medical technology, etc. or 
  High School Diploma including courses in basic sciences or GED equivalent 
   

• Experience
  1 year of experience as Research Assistant I or equivalent with Master's degree or 
  2 years of experience including one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent with Bachelor's degree or 
  5 years of experience, including one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent with two year