Requisition 10000448

Research & Laboratory Support Career Opportunities

Telephone Job Line: (214) 648-5627

RESEARCH ASSISTANT II

Posted Date Wed Oct 14, 2009

Closing Date Tue Oct 20, 2009 or until filled

Salary * Negotiable *

FLSA Status Exempt

Department Obstetrics & GYNecology

Job Category Research & Laboratory Support

Hours 8A TO 5 PM

Requisition Number 10000448

Position Number 41652

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.

Comments This position is seeking someone with effective communication, database, and customer service skills. Must also be detailed oriented and have a basic knowledge of sterile techniques, the transfer of specimens from operating room to pathology, operation of basic lab equipment (pipette, centrifuge) and proper handling and disposal of biohazardous materials. This position will also be responsible for coordinating human tissue acquisition, storage and tracking for Division of Gynecologic Oncology.

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Posted Date	Wed Oct 14, 2009
Closing Date	Tue Oct 20, 2009 or until filled
Salary	* Negotiable *
FLSA Status	Exempt
Department	Obstetrics & GYNecology
Job Category	Research & Laboratory Support
Hours	8A TO 5 PM
Requisition Number	10000448
Position Number	41652
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.
Comments	This position is seeking someone with effective communication, database, and customer service skills. Must also be detailed oriented and have a basic knowledge of sterile techniques, the transfer of specimens from operating room to pathology, operation of basic lab equipment (pipette, centrifuge) and proper handling and disposal of biohazardous materials. This position will also be responsible for coordinating human tissue acquisition, storage and tracking for Division of Gynecologic Oncology.