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

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits

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 equipment or apparatus used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.

Compiles and analyzes results of research assignments and submits to principal investigator.

Instructs medical students, graduate students, residents, and other laboratory personnel of lower grade with respect to techniques, procedures, and equipment utilized in research or experiments.

Confers with industrial, governmental, or other professional groups with respect to progress or results of research assignment.

Assists principal investigator and other professional personnel in preparation of reports and papers for publication, usually exercising responsibility for writing of particular segment or phase of report or paper.

Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

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