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Research Assistant

 

 

Research Assistant

  • 515144
  • Fort Worth, Texas, United States
  • Staff

Title: Research Assistant

Employee Classification: Research Assistant

Campus: University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-UNT System College of Pharmacy

Department: HSC-Pharmaceutical Sciences-301400

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
 
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
 
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
 

Department Summary

The Pharmaceutical Sciences Department at the UNT System College of Pharmacy is located at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. Ranked among the top 50 medical schools for seven consecutive years, UNT Health is a 33-acre graduate school located in the city’s Cultural District with a local economic impact of $500 million annually. The UNT System College of Pharmacy is the first pharmacy school in Texas located on an academic health science center campus. Researchers benefit from strong interdisciplinary partnerships with other departments at UNT Health and with the robust pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and clinical trial industries present in the DFW area. We can make healthcare better through teamwork.

Position Overview

The position will be for assisting a postdoctoral research associate in the lab on research experiments for a specific NIH-funded project. The recruited personnel will need to have good level of understanding of the concepts behind the research project as well as basic laboratory skills. This would best be satisfied for a person who has completed their thesis-based Master's degree, with relevant research skills. The aim is to also provide the personnel with the opportunity to continue as a PhD student in the department's new PhD program. This personnel is needed to successfully execute the aims laid out in the project proposal.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong project organization and management skills.
  • Advanced training in quantitative research methods, and knowledge of targeted drug delivery.
  • Ability to manage complex, high-risk research projects effectively, exercise sound judgment, and adapt to evolving project needs.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field.
  • Experience in polymer synthesis, nanoparticle fabrication, material and particle characterization, flow cytometry, LC–MS, confocal microscopy, and animal handling and/or surgery.

Job Duties

  • Perform technical procedures involved in execution of experiments (i.e. material synthesis, characterization, animal care / handling.)
  • Execute experiments independently, collect data and keep records of experiments, and keep up-to-date with the most recent literature in the field of study.
  • Keep track of inventories of research materials.
  • Write manuscripts and prepare materials for scientific presentations.

Physical Requirements

  • Communicating with others to exchange information.
  • Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
  • Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
  • Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
  • Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
  • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

  • Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
  • Low temperatures.
  • Work with toxic or caustic chemicals.
  • Exposure to moving mechanical parts or vibration.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

 

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