Sr. Research Scientist- IM- Nephrology

Company: UT Southwestern Medical Center
Location: Dallas
Posted on: September 17, 2020

Job Description:

Job Summary The Research Scientist assuming this role will be the sole individual responsible for the entire day to day management of the lab as well as the performance of all experimental procedures. He/she will perform all laboratory maintenance and ordering, ensure adherence to local and national laboratory safety regulations, and maintain all records of regulated resources such as radioactivity, chemicals, and laboratory animals. The Research Scientist will keep records of all experiments performed, ensure appropriate upkeep and maintenance of laboratory equipment, and keep the prinicipal investigator informed of any issues in the laboratory requiring her attention and input. An integral component of this individual's job will be to identify opportunities for advancing the laboratory's capability and to develop innovative, state of the art assays to maintain the competitiveness of the research. Job Duties

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs and personally participates in major medical or scientific research projects, including development and implementation of research protocols. Selects key research personnel; determines specific goals or objectives to be attained; assigns and reviews work of subordinates.
  
• Reviews and analyzes resulting research data, revises techniques or approaches to work problems as indicated as necessary by research data. Compiles, writes and submits project results to principal investigator or department chairman.
  
• Prepares or assists in preparation of research papers, reports and abstracts for publication as one of co-authors.
  
• Designs, develops or adapts equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
  
• Plans and supervises training of technicians and other laboratory personnel with respect to proper laboratory techniques, use of laboratory equipment, and safety procedures.
  
• Confers with industrial, governmental or other groups concerning progress or results of research project.
  
• Supervises large group of employees engaged in performance of technical and professional work, which varies from routine to complex laboratory work tasks.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned. Experience and Education
  • Ph.D. degree with major coursework in field of assignment and six (6) years research experience in field of assignment, including at least one (1) year at level of Research Scientist or equivalent.
    
  • Master's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and nine (9) years research experience in field of assignment, including at least two (2) years at level of Research Scientist or equivalent. May consider a Bachelor's degree with major coursework in field of assignment with additional related experience. Salary Salary Negotiable
    Security 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. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Associated topics: amp, anatomic, diagnostics, hematopathologist, investigative, lab, molecular, pathology, pth, research

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