Sr. Research Associate, Internal Medicine

Position Overview

UT Southwestern, a world‐renowned medical and research center with over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, is committed to innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As the number 1 hospital in the region according to U.S. News & World Report, they invest in your future with opportunities for career growth and a highly competitive compensation structure. In this role, you will work under minimal direction to plan, coordinate, perform, and supervise professional-level medical or scientific research assignments in a specialized field. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, you will conduct molecular biology, virology, and immunology experiments investigating the immunopathogenesis of viral infections (including HIV and respiratory viruses) and related host responses using advanced techniques and in vivo mouse models.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize the laboratory; determine work assignments and advise subordinates on techniques, procedures, and equipment to achieve desired results.
• Compile and evaluate research data, developing new or revised techniques based on outcomes.
• Design, develop, or adapt equipment or apparatus used in experiments to obtain desired results, either independently or under supervision.
• Analyze and compile research assignment results for submission to the principal investigator.
• Instruct medical students, graduate students, residents, and other laboratory personnel on experimental techniques and the use of equipment.
• Collaborate with industrial, governmental, and other professional groups regarding research progress and results.
• Assist in preparing reports and papers for publication, taking responsibility for specific segments or phases.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Either a PhD with major coursework in the field (no experience required), a Master's Degree with major coursework (plus 5 years of laboratory experience including at least 2 years at the Research Associate level), or a Bachelor's Degree with major coursework (with 6 years of laboratory experience including at least 2 years at the Research Associate level).

Benefits & Perks

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