Neurobiology Research Tech II - Psychiatry

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

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Research Technician II, Psychiatry to provide technical assistance in bench research studying neurobiology of mental illness. Responsibilities include basic wet-lab duties and assisting in animal husbandry under minimal supervision.

The role emphasizes foundational laboratory knowledge; bachelor’s degree with relevant coursework may be accepted with no experience, or two years of college.

Qualifications

• Basic science bench research skills and wet-lab techniques.
• Ability to record research data accurately and follow prescribed procedures.
• Familiarity with animal husbandry as part of research support.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine scientific and medical research tasks in biology, chemistry, physics, or related fields.
• Assembles and/or operates laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Records data and discusses results with supervisor; assists in data collection for reports.
• May provide supervision to lower-grade laboratory personnel on a limited scope.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Wet-lab techniques

Data recording

Education

Bachelor's Degree With major coursework in field of assignment and no experience

Two years of college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Research Technician II, Psychiatry to provide technical assistance in bench research studying neurobiology of mental illness. Responsibilities include basic wet-lab duties and assisting in animal husbandry under minimal supervision.

The role emphasizes foundational laboratory knowledge; bachelor’s degree with relevant coursework may be accepted with no experience, or two years of college.