UT Southwestern Medical Center·Dallas, Texas
This role provides administrative and operational support to the Department of Surgery's Basic Research Science office, including calendar and travel management. It also involves coordinating laboratory compliance and assisting with scientific writing and data representation.
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 employees.
Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S.
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Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more.
We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY Works under general direction to either plan, coordinate, supervise, and participate in assigned research projects or perform more complex research assignments requiring considerable experience and thorough knowledge of techniques and practices related to particular field of medical or scientific research.
This role combines research support with strong administrative and organizational responsibilities to advance the mission of the Department of Surgery’s Basic Research Science office.
The position supports departmental leadership, coordinates research operations across surgical laboratories, and contributes to scientific communication.
Key Responsibilities Administrative & Operational Support Manage calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination for departmental leadership.
Assist with arranging travel, conference participation, and speaking engagements.
Provide general organizational support to ensure efficient office operations.
Laboratory Coordination & Compliance Serve as a liaison to all surgical research laboratories.
Monitor laboratory compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
Help ensure adequate space utilization, equipment functionality, and resource availability.
Research & Scientific Support Assist with scientific writing, including drafting and editing research summaries, reports, and presentations.
Support the development of materials highlighting departmental research activities and needs.
Collaborate with researchers to gather accurate data and represent scientific initiatives effectively.
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
Required Education Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment or Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment or Completion of 2 years of college or specialized training in histology, serology, medical technology, etc. or High School Diploma including courses in basic sciences or GED equivalent Experience 1 year of experience as Research Assistant I or equivalent with Master's degree or 2 years of experience including one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent with Bachelor's degree or 5 years of experience, including one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent with two years of college or 7 years of experience, including one (1) year as Research Assistant I or equivalent with High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO 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.
Candidates must have a background ranging from a high school diploma to a Master's degree, with corresponding experience levels from 1 to 7 years. Specific experience as a Research Assistant I or equivalent is required based on the education level.
Market context
In Texas, Research Assistant II roles in surgery often draw candidates with varied education paths, from high school diplomas through master’s degrees, paired with prior Research Assistant I or equivalent experience. These positions can be competitive because employers look for the right mix of clinical research familiarity, documentation skills, and level-appropriate experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and save time against the original posting.
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