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RESEARCH SCIENTIST

Posted Date  Mon Nov 02, 2009
Closing Date  Fri Nov 06, 2009 or until filled
Salary  * Negotiable *
FLSA Status  Exempt
Department  Pediatrics
Job Category  Research & Laboratory Support
Hours  Monday Through Friday, 8am to 5pm
Requisition Number  10000592
Position Number  43265
Experience & Education Required (any one of the following):

1. Ph.D. degree with major coursework in field of assignment and five (5) years research experience in field of assignment, including at least two (2) years at level of Senior Research Associate or equivalent.  

2. Master's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and seven (7) years research experience in field of assignment, including at least three (3) years at level of Senior Research Associate or equivalent.  

3. Bachelor's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and nine (9) years research experience in field of assignment, including at least four (4) years at level of Senior Research Associate 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, organizes, coordinates, directs, and personally participates in assigned scientific or medical research project. Selects or assists in selection of key research personnel. Determines specific goals or objectives to be attained and assigns and reviews work of subordinates. Plans experimental protocols.

2. Reviews and analyzes resulting research data. Revises techniques or approaches to work problems as indicated necessary by research data.

3. Compiles, writes, and submits research results to supervisor. Prepares or assists in preparation of research papers, reports, and abstracts for publication as one of co-authors.

4. Designs, develops, or adapts equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.

5. Plans and supervises training of technicians and other laboratory personnel with respect to proper laboratory techniques, use of laboratory equipment, and safety procedures.

6. May confer with industrial, governmental, or other groups concerning progress or results of research project.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

 Comments PhD in Analytical Chemistry preferred but an experienced MS in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry or Biological Sciences will be considered. Experience in stable isotopic labeling. Experience using mass spectrometers (TSQ Quantam Ultra from Themo ecletron and Agilient GC-MS).__Opportunties to teach and publish. Must have previous supervisory experience.  

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