Sr. Research Associate, Pediatrics

SR. RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, PEDIATRICS, CALLAWAY LAB

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 minimal direction to plan, coordinate, perform, and supervise performance of professional level medical or scientific research assignment related to particular or specialized field of endeavor. 

The Callaway Lab is looking for an enthusiastic full-time Senior Research Associate that will help support our ongoing research goals. Our research lab is broadly focused on better understanding factors that influence the developing lung and predispose to disease and long-term morbidity in infants born prematurely. The ideal candidate would have experience in mouse colony management and experimentation, molecular biology techniques such as real-time PCR and flow cytometry, and confocal imaging. In addition, a Senior Associate would be expected to manage their own project and be knowledgeable in data analysis and manuscript preparation. Responsibilities will include active participation in experimental planning and data acquisition, animal studies, and assisting in general lab tasks. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with strong communication and organization skills who would be willing to dedicate at least 2 years to this position.

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
  PhD with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience or 
  Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment or 
  Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment or 
   

• Experience
  No experience required with PhD or 
  5 years of laboratory experience with a Master's Degree including at least 2 years at level of Research Associate or equivalent or 
  6 years of laboratory experience with a Bachelor's Degree including at least 2 years at level of Research Associate or equivalent 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Organizes laboratory to which assigned; determines work assignments of subordinates, advising them as to techniques, procedures, and equipment to be utilized in solution of work problems; reviews completed work for professional quality and attainment of desired results.
• Compiles and evaluates research data, and develops new or revised techniques and procedures based upon such data.
• Performs or supervises design, development, or adaptation of e