University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Sr. Research Associate, Pathology

Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in a relevant field or Master's/Bachelor's with significant lab experience
  • No experience required with a PhD or 5 years' lab experience with a Master's
  • At least 2 years in a Research Associate role for Master’s or Bachelor’s holders
  • Strong background in research methodology and techniques
  • Experience in supervising laboratory staff and coordinating projects

Responsibilities

  • Organize laboratory operations and manage team assignments
  • Evaluate and compile research data to refine techniques
  • Oversee design and adaptation of research equipment
  • Analyze research results and report to principal investigator
  • Teach and guide students and lower-grade personnel in lab techniques
  • Engage with external stakeholders regarding research progress
  • Assist in writing reports and papers for publication

Benefits

  • PPO medical plan available day one for employees
  • 100% preventive healthcare coverage with no copay
  • Paid Time Off starting from day one
  • Retirement programs through TRS
  • Paid parental leave benefit
  • Wellness programs included
  • Tuition reimbursement offered
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
Full Job Description
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.

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.
Salary Information
Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

About University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) is a public academic health science center in Dallas, Texas. With approximately 14,400 employees and an operating budget of nearly $2.8 billion, UT Southwestern is one of six medical schools in the UT System. UT Southwestern is one of the leading medical research institutions in the world, with a focus on biomedical research, clinical care, and education. The institution is home to six Nobel laureates, 22 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 19 members of the National Academy of Medicine. UT Southwestern is also affiliated with Parkland Memorial Hospital, one of the largest public hospitals in the United States.
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