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RESEARCH ASSISTANT II

Posted Date  Mon Oct 12, 2009
Closing Date  Fri Oct 16, 2009 or until filled
Salary  * Negotiable *
FLSA Status  Exempt
Department  Pathology
Job Category  Research & Laboratory Support
Hours  MON-FRI, DAYSHIFT
Requisition Number  10000392
Position Number  9128
Experience & Education Required (any one of the following):

1. Master's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and one (1) year experience as Research Assistant I or equivalent.  

2. Bachelor's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and two (2) years experience to include one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent.  

3. Completion of two (2) years of college or specialized training in histology, serology, medical technology, etc. and five (5) years experience to include one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent.  

4. High school graduation with courses in basic sciences and seven (7) years experience to include one (1) year as Research Assistant I 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. Plans, coordinates, and supervises assigned research projects, which may be limited as segment of larger project, exercising responsibility for project performance and accountability for progress; and/or personally performs advanced scientific and medical research work, suggesting modifications to, or improvements in, design of research projects, presenting original ideas for follow-up studies, and recommending utilization of new or revised techniques and procedures to obtain desired results.

2. Constructs, assembles, and operates experimental or other special designed laboratory apparatus and equipment.

3. Assembles and analyzes research data.

4. Assists in preparation of research material for reports or publication.

5. May supervise group of Research Technicians and/or Research Assistants of lower grade, making work assignments, advising on work procedures and reviewing work in process and upon completion.

6. Performs other duties as assigned.

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