Research Associate, Surgery

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 by U.S. News & World Report, we invest in your career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package includes healthcare, PTO, paid holidays, on‑site childcare, and merit increases. Job Summary The Research Associate will work in support of the Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Program (Kim/Huang Lab) and serve as a cornerstone of our program operations. This role combines professional‑level scientific research with essential laboratory management. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, provide technical support across multiple research tracks, and manage the mouse colony. For a candidate who demonstrates strong scientific maturity and independence, there is a pathway to lead an independent research project within the program’s portfolio. Responsibilities Laboratory management and operations Manage laboratory ordering Maintain laboratory safety and IACUC protocols Equipment maintenance and general organization to ensure an organized and productive research environment Research support and provide technical expertise and hands‑on support for various projects in the lab Maintenance of the laboratory mouse colony, including breeding schemes, genotyping, weaning, and tagging Recommend and/or initiate new or modified procedures and techniques based upon latest developments in the assigned field or analysis of research data Perform computer programming for accumulation and analysis of research data Design, construct, repair, or modify electronic and/or mechanical equipment or apparatus used in experiments and research projects Instruct medical students, graduate students, residents, or other laboratory personnel of lower grade regarding techniques, procedures, and equipment utilized in research or experiments Assist principal investigator and other professional personnel in writing reports and papers for publication Provide working supervision to employees of lower grade engaged in performance of a variety of difficult and complex laboratory work tasks Perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Education: Master’s Degree with major coursework in the field of assignment or Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in the field of assignment Experience: 3 years of laboratory experience with a Master’s degree including 2 years at the level of Research Assistant II or equivalent; or 4 years of laboratory experience with a Bachelor’s degree including 2 years at the level of Research Assistant II 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 Security & 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. Location 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75230 Job Details Job: Research & Laboratory Organization: 429016 – SY‐Lab Surgical Oncology Schedule: Full‑time Shift: Day Job Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Standard #J-18808-Ljbffr UT Southwestern Medical Center