Research Assistant 1, Cell Biology

Overview

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JOB SUMMARY

Works under general direction to provide responsible and skilled technical assistance in performing assignments requiring experience and good knowledge of techniques and practices related to particular field of medical and scientific research.

As a Research Assistant I in the Li Lab, you will support ongoing projects focused on targeted drug delivery to pancreatic islet beta cells for preventing and treating diabetes (type 1 or type 2 diabetes). You will apply techniques of biochemistry, cell biology and molecular biology to study the mechanisms of drug action in vitro and in vivo. These techniques may include cell culture (both primary cells and transformed cell lines), Western blot, cell fractionation, affinity purification, ELISA, cell death assay, confocal imaging and image analysis, etc. Responsibilities will involve maintaining detailed experimental records, data analysis and summary. Experience in animal handling and research (mouse or rat) would be a plus but not required.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include :

• 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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

JOB DUTIES

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.

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