Research Assistant I, IM, Garg Lab

About the position

The Research Assistant I position in Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern involves providing responsible and skilled technical assistance in medical and scientific research. The role requires laboratory experience, assisting with experiments, and operating basic lab equipment. Responsibilities include recording data in required formats and preparing research material for reports or publication.

Responsibilities

• Performs more difficult scientific and medical research work in science area such as biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific field.
• Constructs, assembles, and operates laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Records and evaluates data obtained from work assignments for use in scientific papers.
• Collaborates with supervisor or other research personnel in preparation of scientific papers for publication.
• Reads literature and confers with supervisor concerning procedures and implementation.
• Collects and organizes research data for project reports.
• May plan for, and provide working supervision to, work of Research Technicians or other laboratory personnel of lower grade.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment.
• Completion of 2 years of college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment.
• High School Graduation or GED.
• 1 year Research experience at level of Research Technician or equivalent with Bachelor's degree.
• 4 years Research experience including two years at level of Research Technician or equivalent with 2 years of college.
• 6 years Research experience with High School Diploma and 2 years at level of Research Technician or equivalent.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay.
• Paid Time Off, available day one.
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer.