Why join the Internal Medicine Department?

The Department of Internal Medicine is an ideal environment for basic research and seeks to set the standard of excellence in service to their stakeholders by supporting research that leads to organizational success. The department takes a multidisciplinary approach to basic research allowing the department to deliver the future of medicine, today. Internal Medicine department aims to advance UT Southwestern's research mission through SCIENCE . S tewardship C ompliance I nnovation E xpertise N etwork C ommunication E ducation
Job Summary

A full-time position is open in the laboratory of Dr. Lenette Lu at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. The Lu lab focuses on understanding how antibodies mediate the interface of host and microbe during infection and disease, with an emphasis on Mycobacterium tuberculosis which infects one quarter of the world's population. The individual will use techniques spanning molecular biology, microbiology, cell biology, immunology, and glycobiology to define antibody responses from patient samples and dissect mechanisms of protection and disease in vitro with macrophages and other immune cells and in vivo with mouse models. The expectation is that the individual will be able to follow established protocols, develop new techniques, logically address technical problems, methodically present results, consult scientific literature, maintain well documented lab records, and ultimately design independent experiments.
Laboratory Expectations

Designs, plans, coordinates, supervises, and carries out research projects in BSL 1, 2 and 3 settings with human patient samples, cell lines and mice.

Learn to and build new techniques and procedures.

Assembles and analyzes data.

Creates figures and presentations.

Assists in manuscript writing and revision.

Coordinates projects with collaborators.

Gives presentations of the work.

Supervises and train students.

Manages inventory and ordering.

Assists in lab management in terms of facility and instrument care, scheduling, maintenance.
Experience and Education

Master's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and one (1) year experience as Research Assistant I or equivalent. or

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. or

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. or

High school graduation with courses in basic sciences and seven (7) years' experience to include one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent.
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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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.