Junior Lab Research Assistant

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas seeks a Research Technician to provide skilled technical assistance in medical and scientific research. This role involves operating lab equipment, recording data, and collaborating on scientific papers.

Candidates may present a range of eligible educational backgrounds from a Master's degree to extensive college coursework paired with relevant research experience. The position offers day-shift hours and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Research techniques

Lab instrumentation

Data recording

Publication preparation

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

2 years college

High School Diploma

1 year research experience

4 years research experience (2 in tech)

6 years research experience (HS diploma)

2 years tech experience

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas seeks a Research Technician to provide skilled technical assistance in medical and scientific research. This role involves operating lab equipment, recording data, and collaborating on scientific papers.

Candidates may present a range of eligible educational backgrounds from a Master's degree to extensive college coursework paired with relevant research experience. The position offers day-shift hours and comprehensive benefits.