Research Assistant I, Neuroscience, Green Lab

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Type, TX | United States

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Research Assistant I, Neuroscience, Green Lab

Why join UT Southwestern’s Neuroscience Department?

Neuroscience is an integrated research discipline that seeks to understand the development and function of the nervous system. At UT Southwestern, the Department of Neuroscience concentrates on projects that have a significant impact on understanding neurological and psychiatric diseases. 

Job Summary

Dr. Carla Green’s laboratory has many exciting projects that are focused on how the circadian clock keeps time and how it regulates the many rhythmic processes in the body. Research areas include investigation of the molecular and biochemical mechanisms that make up the circadian clock that resides in each cell and investigation into how the circadian clock regulates metabolism and aging. The research ranges from drug discovery, molecular and biochemical analysis, cell biology and whole animal metabolism and physiology.

We are seeking a motivated and responsible Research Assistant I with hands-on experience working in a research laboratory. Candidates must be comfortable in handling of laboratory mice.

Preferred qualifications include excellent organizational skills and strong verbal and written communication skills. Additionally, the candidate should be an enthusiastic team player who is motivated to learn new skills and work independently if needed. A background in molecular biology and/or biochemistry is ideal. Experience performing tissue collections and standard molecular biology techniques is desired.

Experience and Education

• Master’s degree with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in field of assignment and one (1) year research experience at level of Research Technician or equivalent. •
• Two (2) years college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment and four (4) years research experience including two (2) years at level of Research Technician or equivalent.
• High school graduation or GED and six (6) years research experience to include two (2) years at level of Research Technician or equivalent.

Job Duties

• Performs more difficult scientific and medical research work in science area such as biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific field.
• Constructs, assembles, and operates laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Records and evaluates data obtained from work assignments for use in scientific papers.
• Collaborates with supervisor or other research personnel in preparation of scientific papers for publication.
• Reads literature and confers with supervisor concerning procedures and implementation.
• Collects and organizes research data for project reports.
• May plan for, and provide working supervision to, work of Research Technicians or other laboratory personnel of lower grade.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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