Research Associate, Internal Medicine

Job Description - Research Associate, Internal Medicine (953289) WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas‑Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world‑renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wage merit increases, and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARY Works under general direction to perform professional level medical or scientific research assignments related to a particular or specialized field of endeavor. Dr. Lee's basic and translational science laboratory is dedicated to understanding the immune‑ and metabolism‑mediated mechanisms underlying vascular disorders with the ultimate goal of improving how we protect our patients' blood vessels against heart attack, stroke, or limb loss. We integrate multidisciplinary approaches, including molecular and biochemical analyses of immune‑vascular crosstalk in vitro and in vivo, cellular metabolism and systems biology all guided by the challenges identified in clinical cardiology. Successful candidates will become integral parts of the Laurel Lee Lab and actively contribute to the Lab's scientific discoveries and publications. We are looking for a qualified candidate who will work closely with the principal investigator and other lab members to advance the Lab's research projects and help with lab operations. Proficiency in mouse work is strongly preferred. JOB DUTIES Recommends and/or initiates new or modified procedures and techniques based upon latest developments in assigned field or analysis of research data. Performs computer programming for accumulation and analysis of research data. Designs, constructs, repairs, or modifies electronic and/or mechanical equipment or apparatus used in experiments and research projects. Instructs medical students, graduate students, residents, or other laboratory personnel of lower grade with respect to techniques, procedures, and equipment utilized in research or experiments. Assists principal investigator and other professional personnel in writing of reports and papers for publication. May provide working supervision to employees of lower grade engaged in performance of variety of difficult and complex laboratory work tasks. Performs other duties as assigned. BENEFITS PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage 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 Education : Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment or Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment Experience : 3 years of laboratory experience with Master's degree including 2 years at level of Research Assistant II or equivalent or 4 years of laboratory experience with Bachelor's degree including 2 years at level of Research Assistant II or equivalent. SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security : This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEO : UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal‑opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr