Research Associate, Hon Lab

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Texas, Dallas
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard (Show on map)
Nov 16, 2024
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. A research associate position is available in the laboratory of Gary Hon (www.honlab.org) in the Cecil H. and Ida Green Center for Reproductive Biology Sciences at UT Southwestern Medical Center. As part of NIH's Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium, our lab has exciting projects related to understanding how genetic variants contribute to diseases of human development in cardiac, neuronal, and placental systems. This team science initiative by the National Human Genome Research Institute will define modern genomics for the coming decade. The candidate will play a vital role implementing, optimizing, performing systematic genetic screens in stem cell-based systems. Responsibilities could include at least one of the following approaches: stem cell culture, fluorescence assisted cell sorting (FACS), and CRISPR screens. We seek creative and energetic individuals with a keen interest in working on a multidisciplinary team science project at the forefront of modern genomics. 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. and 2 years at level of Research Assistant II or equivalent. or 4 years of laboratory experience with Bachelor's degree. and 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 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 Statement 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!