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Job Posting Title: Research Assistant/Associate (Ren Lab)
Location: Dallas - Hospital
Additional Posting Details: Monday - Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm, off-hours will be scheduled according to experimental design
Job Description: The
Ren Lab at
Scottish Rite for Children and
UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking
highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Technician(s) to join our collaborative team focused on bone biology, tissue regeneration, and osteonecrosis.
Responsibilities:The successful candidate will support a range of biomedical research projects by performing duties including:
- Mouse colony handling, genotyping, and breeding
- Standard molecular biology techniques: RNA and protein isolation, PCR, qPCR, western blotting, ELISA
- Cell culture and primary cell isolation
- Tissue processing, histology, immunostaining, and microscopy (including confocal imaging)
- Data entry, lab organization, and inventory maintenance
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field required
- Strong attention to detail and good record-keeping
- Proficiency in basic lab techniques listed above
- Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment
Preferred (but not required):- Prior experience with RNA quality assessment and library prep
- Familiarity with single-cell RNA-seq or multiomics data analysis
This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful translational research in a highly supportive environment with access to cutting-edge technologies and core facilities.To apply, please send your
CV/resume, a brief
cover letter, and
contact information for 2 references to
Dr. Yinshi Ren at
...@tsrh.org; and ...@utsouthwestern.edu with the subject line
Research Technician Application - Ren Lab .