Research Associate, Microbiology, D'Orso Lab
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX · Posted November 7, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 41 open research associate listings that state pay, the middle half runs $63,000 to $95,000 and the median is $75,000.
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About the job
... Research Associate, Microbiology, D'Orso LabWHY 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...