Research Assistant I, Wu Lab

About the position

The laboratory of Dr. Tuoqi Wu is recruiting for a Research Assistant I in the Department of Immunology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. The Wu lab studies the regulation of T cell immunity in cancer and infection. Our laboratory has several exciting projects related to understanding the molecular mechanism of T-cell stemness and T-cell exhaustion, identifying novel targets for improving the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy, and understanding age-associated defects in T cell immunity.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine scientific and medical research work in science area such as biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific field.
• Assembles and/or operates various laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Records research data in accordance with prescribed procedures, discussing results with supervisor.
• Assists in collection of data for project reports.
• Reads literature and confers with supervisor concerning implementation of new procedures.
• May plan for, and provide working supervision to, work of laboratory personnel of lower grade engaged in limited phase of research project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience, or
• Two (2) years of college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment, or
• High School Diploma or GED.
• No experience required with Bachelor's Degree, or
• 2 years of laboratory experience at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with two (2) years of college, or
• 4 years of laboratory experience including two years at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with High School Graduation/GED.

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