Requisition 10000639

Research & Laboratory Support Career Opportunities

Telephone Job Line: (214) 648-5627

SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Posted Date Thu Nov 05, 2009

Closing Date Wed Nov 11, 2009 or until filled

Salary * Negotiable *

FLSA Status Exempt

Department Physiology

Job Category Research & Laboratory Support

Hours Monday Through Friday, 8am to 5pm

Requisition Number 10000639

Position Number 43036

Experience & Education Required (any one of the following):

1. Ph.D. degree with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience required.
2. Master's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and five (5) years laboratory experience, including at least two (2) years at level of Research Associate or equivalent.
3. Bachelor's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and six (6) years laboratory experience, including at least two (2) years at level of 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. Organizes laboratory to which assigned; determines work assignments of subordinates, advising them as to techniques, procedures, and equipment to be utilized in solution of work problems; and reviews completed work for professional quality and attainment of desired results.

2. Compiles and evaluates research data; develops new or revised techniques and procedures based upon such data.

3. Performs or supervises design, development, or adaptation of equipment or apparatus used in research experiments to obtain desired results.

4. Compiles and analyzes results of research assignments, and submits to principal investigator.

5. Instructs medical students, graduate students, residents, and other laboratory personnel of lower grade with respect to techniques, procedures, and equipment utilized in research or experiments.

6. Confers with industrial, governmental, or other professional groups with respect to progress or results of research assignment.

7. Assists principal investigator and other professional personnel in preparation of reports and papers for publication, usually exercising responsibility for writing of particular segment or phase of report or paper.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Comments LAB MANAGER MUST HAVE 8 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS A RESEARCH ASSOCIATE OR EQUIVALENT; EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION/ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS. MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE/SKILL OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY,CLONING, CELL/TISSUE CULTURE, WESTERN BLOTTING, ANTIBODY & PROTEIN PURIFICATION AND IMMUNOCHEMISTRY. 50% TIME SPENT ON RESEARCH DUTIES SHOWN ABOVE AND ASSISTING PI & OTHER LAB MEMBERS IN RSEARCH PROJECTS & WRITING PAPERS & GRANTS. 50% TIME SPENT ON LAB MANAGEMENT: ORDER/MAINTAIN SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT, MAINTINA ORGANIZE REAGENTS, KEEP DETAILED LAB RECORDS, PREPARE/STERILIZE SOLUTIONS & RESEARCH MATERIALS, INSTRUCT NEW LAB MEMBERS ON STANDARD LAB TECHNIQUES & OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT AND PERFORM OTHER LAB DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

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Posted Date	Thu Nov 05, 2009
Closing Date	Wed Nov 11, 2009 or until filled
Salary	* Negotiable *
FLSA Status	Exempt
Department	Physiology
Job Category	Research & Laboratory Support
Hours	Monday Through Friday, 8am to 5pm
Requisition Number	10000639
Position Number	43036
Experience & Education Required (any one of the following):	1. Ph.D. degree with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience required. 2. Master's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and five (5) years laboratory experience, including at least two (2) years at level of Research Associate or equivalent. 3. Bachelor's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and six (6) years laboratory experience, including at least two (2) years at level of 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. Organizes laboratory to which assigned; determines work assignments of subordinates, advising them as to techniques, procedures, and equipment to be utilized in solution of work problems; and reviews completed work for professional quality and attainment of desired results. 2. Compiles and evaluates research data; develops new or revised techniques and procedures based upon such data. 3. Performs or supervises design, development, or adaptation of equipment or apparatus used in research experiments to obtain desired results. 4. Compiles and analyzes results of research assignments, and submits to principal investigator. 5. Instructs medical students, graduate students, residents, and other laboratory personnel of lower grade with respect to techniques, procedures, and equipment utilized in research or experiments. 6. Confers with industrial, governmental, or other professional groups with respect to progress or results of research assignment. 7. Assists principal investigator and other professional personnel in preparation of reports and papers for publication, usually exercising responsibility for writing of particular segment or phase of report or paper. 8. Performs other duties as assigned.
Comments	LAB MANAGER MUST HAVE 8 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS A RESEARCH ASSOCIATE OR EQUIVALENT; EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION/ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS. MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE/SKILL OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY,CLONING, CELL/TISSUE CULTURE, WESTERN BLOTTING, ANTIBODY & PROTEIN PURIFICATION AND IMMUNOCHEMISTRY. 50% TIME SPENT ON RESEARCH DUTIES SHOWN ABOVE AND ASSISTING PI & OTHER LAB MEMBERS IN RSEARCH PROJECTS & WRITING PAPERS & GRANTS. 50% TIME SPENT ON LAB MANAGEMENT: ORDER/MAINTAIN SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT, MAINTINA ORGANIZE REAGENTS, KEEP DETAILED LAB RECORDS, PREPARE/STERILIZE SOLUTIONS & RESEARCH MATERIALS, INSTRUCT NEW LAB MEMBERS ON STANDARD LAB TECHNIQUES & OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT AND PERFORM OTHER LAB DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.