Gynecologic Oncology Research Assistant

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement programs

Parental leave

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Research Technician to provide skilled technical support in biomedical research. The role involves distancing cancer biology tasks, cell culture, sequencing, and animal studies in a highly collaborative lab setting.

The candidate will work with medical and scientific trainees, participate in data collection, and assist in animal monitoring and imaging. Prior animal handling experience is preferred; additional training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with major coursework in the field; no experience required or Bachelor’s with related coursework; or completion of 2 years of college in related coursework.
• Experience: 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 with high school diploma.
• Prior experience with handling laboratory mice or farm animals is preferred; sterile tissue culture experience also preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data collection

Animal handling

Education

Master's degree with related coursework

Bachelor's degree with related coursework

2 years college in related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Research Technician to provide skilled technical support in biomedical research. The role involves distancing cancer biology tasks, cell culture, sequencing, and animal studies in a highly collaborative lab setting.

The candidate will work with medical and scientific trainees, participate in data collection, and assist in animal monitoring and imaging. Prior animal handling experience is preferred; additional training will be provided.