Research Assistant II - Microbiology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Microbiology department is seeking a highly-motivated individual with interests in virus-host interactions. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in virus-host interaction studies as well as for the general management of the laboratory, including ordering, student mentoring, and maintenance of equipment. Experience in virology, cell culture, and molecular biology-related techniques is preferred. Experience with protein expression, yeast two-hybrid screening, and C. elegans model systems is also desirable but not required.

Experience and Education

Master's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and one (1) year experience as Research Assistant I or equivalent. Bachelor's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and two (2) years experience to include one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent. Completion of two (2) years of college or specialized training in histology, serology, medical technology, etc. and five (5) years experience to include one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent. High school graduation with courses in basic sciences and seven (7) years experience to include one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent.

Job Duties

• Plans, coordinates, and supervises assigned research projects, which may be limited as segment of larger project, exercising responsibility for project performance and accountability for progress; and/or personally performs advanced scientific and medical research work, suggesting modifications to, or improvements in, design of research projects, presenting original ideas for follow-up studies, and recommending utilization of new or revised techniques and procedures to obtain desired results.


• Constructs, assembles, and operates experimental or other special designed laboratory apparatus and equipment.


• Assembles and analyzes research data.


• Assists in preparation of research material for reports or publication.


• May supervise group of Research Technicians and/or Research Assistants of lower grade, making work assignments, advising on work procedures and reviewing work in process and upon completion.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.