Biotech Research Technician II – Cancer & Animal Studies

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

On-site childcare

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a motivated Research Technician II to support colorectal cancer research. The role blends laboratory operations, animal research, and routine experimental procedures.

Training in laboratory techniques will be provided and you will work under minimal supervision. Responsibilities include mouse colony management, sample processing, PCR-based genotyping, DNA extraction, and maintaining accurate records while communicating findings to the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Education options include a Bachelor's degree or two years of college with relevant coursework, or a high school diploma.
• No experience required with Bachelor's Degree or two years of laboratory experience at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant.
• Experience in a biomedical research laboratory and animal handling is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine scientific and medical research work in biology, chemistry, physics, or related field.
• Assembles and/or operates laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Records research data according to prescribed procedures and discusses results with supervisor.
• Assists in data collection for project reports.
• Reads literature and confers with supervisor about new procedures.
• May supervise lower-grade staff on limited phases of research.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Two years of college with relevant coursework

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a motivated Research Technician II to support colorectal cancer research. The role blends laboratory operations, animal research, and routine experimental procedures.

Training in laboratory techniques will be provided and you will work under minimal supervision. Responsibilities include mouse colony management, sample processing, PCR-based genotyping, DNA extraction, and maintaining accurate records while communicating findings to the supervisor.