Sr. Analytical Chemist, Human Nutrition

WHY 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 employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. 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 minimal direction to provide analytical chemistry skills and support within a mass spectrometry laboratory, or research setting. Plans, schedules, and coordinates detailed phases of one or more parts of research projects, or entire research project. Responsible for the engineering and technical operations of the organization, managing or performing scientific research. Conducts chemical and physical laboratory tests using instrumental techniques in making qualitative and quantitative analyses.

BENEFITS

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% 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!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required
Education
Bachelor's Degree In chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, or other engineering-focused majors or

Master's Degree

Experience
4 years Related experience with Bachelor's Degree or

2 years Related experience with Master's Degree

JOB DUTIES
Plans, schedules, and coordinates detailed phases of one or more parts of research projects, or entire research project. Provides analytical chemistry expertise in the performance of laboratory measurements, data collection, and analysis using chromatography and mass spectrometry.

Selects and determines correct analytical methods in approach to research investigation and in design of investigational goals. Adapts or develops methods to meet research goals.

Supervises and assists in recording observations and measurements. Compiles and collates resulting experimental data.

Assists in preparation of figures, tables, and descriptions of data and experiments for grant and manuscript submissions and for poster or oral presentations.

Determines additional equipment required for research projects and ensures compatibility with existing equipment.

Sets up and operates HPLC, GC, and MS instruments and other equipment used for the extraction and preparation of samples.

Trouble shoots, repairs, and adapts equipment.

Researches options and makes recommendations for new equipment and supplies. Conducts research to develop or improve analytical techniques, methodology, procedures. Investigating application of instruments in analysis.

Assembles and maintains equipment in accordance with specifications for analyzing data samples.

Performs statistical and other analyses and prepares technical reports regarding methodology and results.

Will likely provide working supervision to technicians or research personnel of lower grade.

Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

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.