Sr. Research Scientist, Liu LabWhy 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.Job SummaryThe Liu Lab needs an experienced Sr. Research Scientist to manage our mouse colony and perform experiments to make progress for both NIH and CPRIT funded research. Preferred experience includes Managing mouse colonies and performing routine experiments in the lab, including western blot, q-RT-PCR, tissue section and staining, cell culture and etc.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.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.
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