Biochemistry Research Assistant I - Lab & Data

Utsw; Texas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, seeks a Research Technician to support medical and scientific research with skilled technical assistance. You will work under general direction to perform assignments requiring experience and knowledge of research techniques and practices.

The role involves constructing and operating lab equipment, recording data for papers, and collaborating with supervisors on publications.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience required or
• Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in field of assignment or
• Completion of 2 years of college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment or
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1 year Research experience at level of Research Technician or equivalent with Bachelor’s degree or
• 4 years Research experience including two years at level of Research Technician or equivalent with 2 years of college or
• 6 years Research experience with High School Diploma or GED equivalent including
• 2 years at level of Research Technician or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs more difficult scientific and medical research work in science area such as biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific field.
• Constructs, assembles, and operates laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Records and evaluates data obtained from work assignments for use in scientific papers.
• Collaborates with supervisor or other research personnel in preparation of scientific papers for publication.
• Reads literature and confers with supervisor concerning procedures and implementation.
• Collects and organizes research data for project reports.
• May plan for, and provide working supervision to, work of Research Technicians or other laboratory personnel of lower grade.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab equipment knowledge

Accuracy and precision

Judgment in procedures

Education

Master’s degree with major coursework

Bachelor’s degree with major coursework

2 years of college coursework in field

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, seeks a Research Technician to support medical and scientific research with skilled technical assistance. You will work under general direction to perform assignments requiring experience and knowledge of research techniques and practices.

The role involves constructing and operating lab equipment, recording data for papers, and collaborating with supervisors on publications.