Research Assistant I, Pediatrics

Why Pediatrics?

A research position is available immediately for a highly motivated Research Assistant I to join a team led by in the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Division at UT Southwestern. Research in the Skapek laboratory addresses scientific questions at the interface between cancer and developmental biology focusing on the role that certain oncogenes and tumor suppressors play. The research topics are tackled using a variety of cell-based and mammalian model systems; molecular and cell biological tools; and novel computational biology approaches.

Ideal Candidate

· Undergraduate degree in biology or another laboratory science.

· Previous laboratory experience.

· Organizational and critical thinking.

· Diligence in carrying out tasks and keeping notes.

· Excellent communication skills and interest in working in a team environment.

· Enthusiasm for learning new skills and scientific concepts.

The Research Assistant I will have the opportunity to work directly with and learn from more experienced laboratory-based and clinical researchers on complex and important problems in cancer biology.

Experience and Education

· Master’s degree with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience required.

· Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in field of assignment and one (1) year research experience at level of Research Technician or equivalent.

· Two (2) years college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment and four (4) years research experience including two (2) years at level of Research Technician or equivalent.

· High school graduation or GED and six (6) years research experience to include two (2) years at level of Research Technician or equivalent.

Job Duties

· 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 data obtained from work assignments for use in scientific papers.

· Collaborates with supervisor or other research personnel in preparation of scientific papers for publication.

· Reads literature and confers with supervisor concerning procedures and implementation.

· Collects and organizes research data for project reports.

· May plan for, and provide working supervision to, work of Research Technicians or other laboratory personnel of lower grade.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

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