Research Associate, Children's Research Institute

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
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JOB SUMMARY
Works under general direction to perform professional level medical or scientific research assignments related to particular or specialized field of endeavor. 

The Hoxhaj laboratory is seeking a highly motivated individual with significant experience in molecular and cellular biology and mouse models to join our research team.

Our research aims to explore the molecular processes governing cellular metabolism in cancer and metabolic diseases. The successful candidate will significantly contribute to studies on metabolic alterations in disease and how metabolic targeting could enhance treatment or prevention strategies.

Current studies employ molecular biology (PCRs, cloning), cell biology/biochemistry (Cell culture, protein work), animal models (mouse models; tumor xenografts, genotyping) combined with unbiased metabolomics, proteomic, or bioinformatics experiments.

For more information about Dr. Gerta Hoxhaj Lab, please visit: https://cri.utsw.edu/faculty/gerta-hoxhaj/

The lab manager is expected to be an integral part of the Hoxhaj lab, actively participating in regular laboratory meetings, discussions, and publications. It is expected that s/he will contribute to the progression of research projects central to the laboratory while at the same time advancing his or her research skills and development as a scientist. In addition to contributing to research endeavors, the appointee will also be responsible for managing the daily operations of the lab. Management duties will include ordering and monitoring lab supplies, maintaining laboratory equipment, managing laboratory collections (e.g., mouse models, cell lines, antibodies, plasmids) and databases, updating animal protocols and radioactivity inventory, overseeing compliance issues, and onboarding/training of new personnel in standard laboratory practices and safety procedures. Experience with mouse models is required.

Lab Duties:

• Proficiency with mouse work
• Team-oriented individual.
• Experience with general molecular biology and biochemistry techniques, such as Western blotting, PCR, qPCR, cloning, etc.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes.
• Ability to work under deadlines.
• Ability to design experiments and analyze data.

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%25 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 including 
  2 years at level of Research Assistant II or equivalent or 
  4 years of laboratory experience with Bachelor's degree including 
  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
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.