Lab Technical Assistant I, Center for Alzheimer%27s

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Lab Technical Assistant I to assist in a research laboratory. The role involves routine lab tasks such as preparing specimens, operating equipment, and recording data. Offering competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth, candidates need only a high school diploma, making it an excellent entry-level opportunity.

Benefits

PPO medical plan available day one

100% coverage for preventive healthcare

Paid Time Off available day one

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepares laboratory specimens.
• Assembles and operates standard laboratory equipment.
• Collects and records data.
• Examines infected laboratory animals for symptoms.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lab Technical Assistant I, Center for Alzheimer%27s

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
Works under general supervision to assist in technical work of research laboratory or project. Performs routine, standard, and least complex technical laboratory duties.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or GED
  

• Experience
  No experience required
  

JOB DUTIES

• Prepares laboratory specimens.
• Assembles and operates standard laboratory equipment.
• Collects and records data which may involve arithmetic computations.
• Prepares standard reagents and culture media.
• Examines experimentally infected laboratory animals to detect and record symptoms associated with variety of animal diseases.
• Weighs, positions, and performs pre-operative shaving of animals.
• Takes vital signs of animals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

About the company

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is a public academic health science center in Dallas, Texas.

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