Sr. Research Scientist, Molecular Biology

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 broad direction to plan, organize, direct, and participate in work of major research project in field of specialization for which incumbent is particularly qualified by virtue of extensive training and experience. 

The candidate will perform the following:

• Independent Research Leadership: Design, organize, and execute advanced research projects; analyze data critically; adapt experimental strategies based on results. 
• Molecular, Cellular, and Biochemical Techniques: Cloning, mutagenesis, RNA and DNA analysis, qPCR, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and assay development. 
• Cell Culture and Imaging: Work with cancer cell lines and primary cells, perform transfections/infections, FACS, immunostaining, confocal microscopy, and cell-based drug screens. 
• Rodent Studies: Manage mouse colonies, perform genotyping, husbandry, and tissue collection.
• Mentorship and Collaboration: Supervise and train graduate students and technicians; contribute to a collaborative lab and departmental environment.
•  Scientific Communication: Document results rigorously, contribute to manuscripts, and participate in internal and external scientific discussions.

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 or 
  Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment or 
  Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment 
   

• Experience
  6 years research experience in field of assignment; including at 1 year at the level of Research Scientist or its equivalent with a PhD or 
  9 years research experience in field of assignment; including at least 2 years at level of Research Scientist or its equivalent with Master's degree or 
  12 years of research experience in field of assignment; including at least 4 years at level of Research Scientist or its equivalent with Bachelor's degree 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and personally participates in major medical or scientific research project, including development and implementation of research protocols. Selects key research personnel; determines specific goals or objectives to be attained; assigns and reviews work of subordinates.
• Reviews and analyzes resulting research data; revises techniq