Research Associate, Biochemistry

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 perform professional level medical or scientific research assignments related to particular or specialized field of endeavor.

The Tu Lab is looking for a skilled research associate to assist senior researchers in the lab with their projects and to possibly lead their own independent research project in the investigation of metabolic signaling as well as mechanisms relevant to mitochondrial biogenesis and dysfunction.  

Work with mammalian cell lines and yeast to conduct nutritional or drug perturbations and investigate the resulting consequences using a variety of molecular biology, biochemical, or microscopy-based assays. Provides basic support for research projects by performing routine laboratory procedures, operating equipment, recording data, and collaborating with a supervisor to adjust methods as needed. May assist in various scientific fields and perform other assigned duties.

Preferred skills: mammalian cell culture, molecular biology and protein purification techniques, ability to learn quickly and work independently, ability to multitask, prioritize scientific rigor and attention to details.

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

JOB DUTIES

• 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 of lower grade 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.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT