Research Assistant II, Izumi Lab

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

The Dr. Kosuke Izumi laboratory is a translational genetic research laboratory. The research targets of Izumi lab are rare pediatric genetic disorders/autism diagnoses such as CHOPS syndrome and CBX1-related syndrome, and we use patient-derived samples and mouse models of these diagnoses for molecular investigation. Using cutting-edge genomic technologies, we hope to understand the disease mechanism of genetic disorders with the ultimate goal of identifying therapeutic strategies ameliorating clinical symptoms of these diagnoses.

The Izumi lab is looking for a Research Assistant II. The daily routine for this position will include cell/tissue culture (mainly induced pluripotent stem cells), mouse husbandary/colony maintenance, basic molecular biology experiments (PCR, DNA extraction, RNA extraction, immunoblotting, qPCR, droplet digital PCR, DNA/RNA fluorescent in situ hybridization(FISH), CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing, immunohistochemistry staining etcs).

The ideal candidate will have more than 3 years of basic molecular biology experiment experience, induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) cultures/neuronal differentiation experience and past experience of handing research animals (mouse). This technician is also expected to be involved in lab management work such as sample coordination and interactions with an institutional review board.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education

Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment and 1 year of experience or

Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment with 5 years of experience or

2 years of college or specialized training in histology, serology, medical technology, etc. or

High School graduate including courses in basic sciences with 7 years of experience

• Experience

1 year of experience as Research Assistant I or equivalent with Master's. or

5 years of experience, including one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent with two years of college. or

7 years of experience, including one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent with High School Diploma.

JOB DUTIES

• Plans, coordinates, and supervises assigned research projects, which may be limited as segment of larger project, exercising responsibility for project performance and accountability for progress; and/or personally performs advanced scientific and medical research work, suggesting modifications to, or improvements in, design of research projects, presenting original ideas for follow-up studies, and recommending utilization of new or revised techniques and procedures to obtain desired results.

• Constructs, assembles, and operates experimental or other special designed laboratory apparatus and equipment.

• Assembles and analyzes research data.

• Assists in preparation of material for reports or publication.

• May supervise group of Research Technicians and/or Research Assistants of lower grade, making work assignments, advising on work procedures, and reviewing work in process and upon completion.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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!

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 Statement

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.

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!