Research Assistant II, Urology

Location

Type, TX | United States

Job description

Research Assistant II, Urology

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 patients and employees. With over 20,000 employees, we are committed to continuing our growth with the best professionals in the healthcare industry. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.

The Department of Urology has an opening for a Research Assistant II.

Experience and Education

• Master’s degree with major coursework in field of assignment and one (1) year experience as Research Assistant I or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in field of assignment and two (2) years experience to include one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent.
• Completion of two (2) years of college or specialized training in histology, serology, medical technology, etc. and five (5) years experience to include one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent.
• High school graduation with courses in basic sciences and seven (7) years experience to include one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent.

Lab Duties

This position will provide:

• Direct interaction with clinical research participants in research study protocol
• Coordinate regulatory aspects of the clinical trial including maintenance and development of regulatory information
• Coordinate and schedule study procedures as per protocol.
• Maintain and coordinate data collection information and conduct study procedures according to protocol.
• Conducts, assemble and operates experimental and other special laboratory apparatus and equipment.
• Collaborates with investigators to ensure regulatory compliance and quality assurance for clinical research program.

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 research 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.

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This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. 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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