Biochemistry Research Assistant - Hands-On Lab Impact

UT Southwestern Department of Dermatology; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UT Southwestern Department of Dermatology in Dallas, TX seeks a Research Technician to perform advanced scientific and medical research across biology, chemistry, or related fields. The role includes constructing and operating lab equipment, data collection, and collaboration on publications with supervisors.

Required education includes Master’s or Bachelor’s in a relevant field, or substantial college coursework; multiple years of research experience are considered.

Qualifications

• Master's/Bachelor's degree or equivalent with field coursework.
• Two or more years of college with related coursework may apply.
• HS diploma or GED acceptable per alternative education requirements.
• 1 year research experience at the level of Research Technician or equivalent with Bachelor's degree or more.

Responsibilities

• Performs difficult scientific and medical research work in biology, chemistry, physics, or related field.
• Constructs, assembles, and operates laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Records and evaluates data for scientific papers.
• Collaborates with supervisor or other researchers on publications.
• Reads literature and discusses procedures with supervisor.
• Collects and organizes research data for project reports.
• May supervise junior laboratory personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab equipment knowledge

Accuracy & precision

Judgment in procedures

Education

Master's degree with field coursework

Bachelor's degree with field coursework

2 years college with related coursework

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

UT Southwestern Department of Dermatology in Dallas, TX seeks a Research Technician to perform advanced scientific and medical research across biology, chemistry, or related fields. The role includes constructing and operating lab equipment, data collection, and collaboration on publications with supervisors.

Required education includes Master’s or Bachelor’s in a relevant field, or substantial college coursework; multiple years of research experience are considered.