Research Assistant , Neurology

Job Description - Research Assistant I, Neurology (913282)

Job Description

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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!

Works under general direction to provide responsible and skilled technical assistance in performing assignments requiring experience and good knowledge of techniques and practices related to particular field of medical and scientific research. After theoretical and practical training and under the direction of the principal investigator, the Research Assistant performs research involving the ongoing analysis of mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.

The Research Technician assists in the molecular, biochemical, anatomical and physiological analysis under supervision and presents completed study to the principal investigator. The Research Technician will be expected to perform studies with general supervision and be expected to assist with the maintenance of the laboratory including laboratory equipment and the mouse colony. Ideally, candidates will be able to commit for at least 2 years in the laboratory.

• Responsible for mouse models that include maintenance of mouse colonies, breeding and genotyping and includes participation in tissue and biospecimen collection, extraction of DNA/RNA/protein, molecular work such as cloning, plasmid isolation, PCR and RT-PCR, gel electrophoresis (Southern, Northern or Western blot analysis as needed).
• Performs and analyzes physiological, behavioral and anatomical experiments in mouse models.
• Performs immunohistochemical studies on animal tissues.
• Performs ELISA/immunoassays on human and animal biospecimen samples as necessary.
• Uses PC/Mac computers to perform database collection, data analysis, graphing and maintains accurate records, reports and statistics.
• Maintains instruments using appropriate standards and methods to insure meaningful results.
• Maintains laboratory reagents and supplies. Maintains inventory and orders supplies as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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
• 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
• Education Master’s Degree with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience required or Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in field of assignment or Completion of 2 years of college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment or High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience 1 year Research experience at level of Research Technician or equivalent with Bachelor's degree or 4 years Research experience including two years at level of Research Technician or equivalent with 2 years of college or 6 years Research experience with High School Diploma or GED equivalent including 2 years at level of Research Technician or equivalent.

• Performs more difficult scientific and medical research work in science area such as biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific field.
• Constructs, assembles, and operates laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Records and evaluates…