Lab Research Assistant I — Specimen Handling & Data Support

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

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

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Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a Research Assistant I to provide skilled technical support for the SPARC project, including receipt, processing, storage, and shipment of research specimens. You will maintain accurate documentation and data entry across laboratory systems, with collaboration across investigators, staff, couriers, and other team members.

The role requires flexibility for training, meetings, and project-related activities, with a Tuesday–Saturday schedule 2:00 PM–10:00 PM and

Qualifications

• Education or experience in biology, chemistry, biomedical sciences, medical laboratory science, clinical research, or related field preferred.
• Experience with biological specimen handling, laboratory workflows, data entry, specimen storage, or research databases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, accession, process, label, aliquot, and prepare research specimens per established protocols.
• Manage storage and retrieval of specimens with inventory tracking and location records.
• Prepare, package, and coordinate shipment of specimens to outside labs or collaborators.
• Enter and maintain specimen and project data in databases and spreadsheets accurately.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Data accuracy

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's Degree with major coursework

Bachelor's Degree with major coursework

2 years of college with emphasis in field

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a Research Assistant I to provide skilled technical support for the SPARC project, including receipt, processing, storage, and shipment of research specimens. You will maintain accurate documentation and data entry across laboratory systems, with collaboration across investigators, staff, couriers, and other team members.

The role requires flexibility for training, meetings, and project-related activities, with a Tuesday–Saturday schedule 2:00 PM–10:00 PM and