Physiology Research Technician II — Lab & Data Analysis

The 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 through TRS

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Eligible Employer

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Research Technician II, Physiology to support life-science research projects. The candidate will maintain rodent colonies, perform genotyping, operate 3D printing and coding for behavioral analysis, and assist with surgeries and behavioral assays.

Ideal candidates have prior rodent experience and familiarity with MATLAB or Python. The role involves data collection, literature review, and collaboration with the supervisor in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience or two years of college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment or high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2 years of laboratory experience at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with two years of college or 4 years of laboratory experience including two years at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with high school graduation 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

Rodent handling

Genotyping

Data analysis

MATLAB/Python

Education

Bachelor's degree with relevant coursework

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MATLAB

Python

SolidWorks

3D Printing

Job description

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Research Technician II, Physiology to support life-science research projects. The candidate will maintain rodent colonies, perform genotyping, operate 3D printing and coding for behavioral analysis, and assist with surgeries and behavioral assays.

Ideal candidates have prior rodent experience and familiarity with MATLAB or Python. The role involves data collection, literature review, and collaboration with the supervisor in a