Neuroscience & Metabolism Research Technician II

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Research Technician II to provide technical support in brain body regulation studies. The role involves whole-cell patch-clamp electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, and functional imaging within Dr.

Williams' lab focusing on weight and glucose control mechanisms. Responsibilities include lab maintenance, animal handling (mice breeding/genotyping), physiology experiments, data recording, and collaboration with a team across neuroscience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience or
• Two (2) years of college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment or
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Responsibilities

• Performs routine scientific and medical research work in science area such as biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific field.
• Assembles and/or operates various laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Records research data in accordance with prescribed procedures, discussing results with supervisor.
• Assists in collection of data for project reports.
• Reads literature and confers with supervisor concerning implementation of new procedures.
• May plan for, and provide working supervision to, work of laboratory personnel of lower grade engaged in limited phase of research project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Neuroscience knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree/major coursework in related field

Two years of college with related coursework

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Whole-cell patch-clamp setup

Immunohistochemistry

In vivo imaging

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Research Technician II to provide technical support in brain body regulation studies. The role involves whole-cell patch-clamp electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, and functional imaging within Dr.

Williams' lab focusing on weight and glucose control mechanisms. Responsibilities include lab maintenance, animal handling (mice breeding/genotyping), physiology experiments, data recording, and collaboration with a team across neuroscience