Biomedical Research Technician — Animal & Lab Ops

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan available day one

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a motivated Research Technician II to support colorectal cancer research. This role combines animal research with routine experimental procedures and laboratory operations, with training provided on techniques.

Ideal candidates will have prior biomedical lab experience or strong willingness to learn, excellent organization, and the ability to work collaboratively while taking responsibility for tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or two years of college with coursework in field of assignment
• No experience required with Bachelor's Degree or two years of laboratory experience at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent
• 4 years of laboratory experience including two years at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with High School Graduation or GED equivalent

Responsibilities

• Assist with mouse colony management, routine health monitoring, body weight measurements, recordkeeping, and reporting of abnormalities.
• Assist with animal treatments, injections, tissue collection, and sample processing under established protocols and appropriate training.
• Perform routine procedures such as PCR-based genotyping, DNA extraction, and preparation of research samples.
• Maintain laboratory supplies, equipment, cleanliness, inventory, and proper sample labeling, storage, and tracking.
• Maintain accurate records, prioritize assigned tasks, communicate effectively, and work with increasing independence as training progresses.

Skills

Mouse handling

PCR-based genotyping

DNA extraction

Recordkeeping

Laboratory techniques

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Two years of college

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PCR equipment

General lab equipment

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a motivated Research Technician II to support colorectal cancer research. This role combines animal research with routine experimental procedures and laboratory operations, with training provided on techniques.

Ideal candidates will have prior biomedical lab experience or strong willingness to learn, excellent organization, and the ability to work collaboratively while taking responsibility for tasks.