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RESEARCH ASSISTANT I

Posted Date  Fri Aug 21, 2009
Closing Date  Thu Aug 27, 2009 or until filled
Salary  * Negotiable *
FLSA Status  Exempt
Department  Psychiatry
Job Category  Research & Laboratory Support
Hours  9-6, OCCASIONAL EVENING/SAT
Requisition Number  09003023
Position Number  20465
Experience & Education Required (any one of the following):

1. Master's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience required.  

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

3. 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.  

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

Skills And Abilities Effective Communications Skills
Customer Service
Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
 Job Duties 1. Performs more difficult scientific and medical research work in science area such as biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific field.

2. Constructs, assembles, and operates laboratory equipment and apparatus.

3. Records and evaluates data obtained from work assignments for use in scientific papers.

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

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

6. Collects and organizes research data for project reports.

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

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

 Comments Psychology experience preferred. Psychology degree or similar experience required to perform assessments on human subjects. Research experience is a plus.  

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