Research Associate, Internal Medicine

%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EWith 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 %3Ca href=%22https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2022/july-us-news-best-hospital.html%22 target=%22_blank%22%3EU.S. News %26amp; World Report%3C/a%3E, 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%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EWorks under general direction to perform professional level medical or scientific research assignments related to particular or specialized field of endeavor.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EDr. Lee%27s basic and translational science laboratory is dedicated to understanding the immune- and metabolism-mediated mechanisms underlying vascular disorders with the ultimate goal of improving how we protect our patients%27 blood vessels against heart attack, stroke, or limb loss. We integrate multidisciplinary approaches, including molecular and biochemical analyses of immune-vascular crosstalk in vitro and in vivo, cellular metabolism and systems biology all guided by the challenges identified in clinical cardiology. Successful candidates will become integral parts of the Laurel Lee Lab and actively contribute to the Lab%27s scientific discoveries and publications. We are looking for a qualified candidate who will work closely with the principal investigator and other lab members to advance the Lab%27s research projects and help with lab operations. Proficiency in mouse work is strongly preferred.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EBENEFITS%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT 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:%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/benefits/#top%22 target=%22_blank%22%3ELearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!%3C/a%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EMaster%27s Degree with major coursework in field of assignment or%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EBachelor%27s Degree with major coursework in field of assignment%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E3 years of laboratory experience with Master%27s degree including%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E2 years at level of Research Assistant II or equivalent or%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E4 years of laboratory experience with Bachelor%27s degree including%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E2 years at level of Research Assistant II or equivalent.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ERecommends and/or initiates new or modified procedures and techniques based upon latest developments in assigned field or analysis of research data.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms computer programming for accumulation and analysis of research data.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDesigns, constructs, repairs, or modifies electronic and/or mechanical equipment or apparatus used in experiments and research projects.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EInstructs medical students, graduate students, residents, or other laboratory personnel of lower grade with respect to techniques, procedures, and equipment utilized in research or experiments.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAssists principal investigator and other professional personnel in writing of reports and papers for publication.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMay provide working supervision to employees of lower grade engaged in performance of variety of difficult and complex laboratory work tasks.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ESecurity%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEEO%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT 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.%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E