Research Assistant I, Simmons Cancer Center

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a skilled Research Technician to support multiple labs with daily equipment maintenance and sample preparation. You will assist in planning experiments and maintaining supplies across the lab, ensuring adherence to safety and protocol standards.

The role requires practical lab experience and the ability to troubleshoot tools like flow cytometers and microscopes, with opportunities for career development within UT Southwestern's research programs.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• Completion of 2 years of college in field coursework.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1 year research experience at level of Research Technician or 4 years with higher education.

Responsibilities

• Performs more difficult scientific and medical research work.
• Constructs, assembles, and operates laboratory equipment.
• Records and evaluates data for scientific papers.
• Collaborates with supervisor in preparation of scientific papers.

Skills

Lab skills

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Two years college

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Flow cytometer

Microscopes

Ultracentrifuges

Job description

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 No. 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 direction to provide responsible and skilled technical assistance in performing assignments requiring experience and good knowledge of techniques and practices related to particular field of medical and scientific research. This position requires diverse skills. Tasks include daily maintenance of Flow cytometer, preparation and sterilization of items such as PBS, LB broth, agar plates, tips, lab glassware and special requests for the lab as well as following proper protocol for disposing biohazard waste. In addition, other tasks require proficient level of planning by maintaining stocks and ordering gas and liquid tanks such as CO2 and LN2. Keeping stock of necessary reagents is crucial to ensuring seamless and continued support to the over 20 labs that we support. There are more infrequent but equally critical tasks which require rapid response to arising problems like equipment issues, leaks, and light outages. Similarly, shared spaces on all three floors must be consistently upkept. Lastly, trainings for career development are available to build upon and improve workflow. This position plays a key role in managing labs involved in Lab support program at SCC. Practical and hands on experience required for operating and troubleshooting complex scientific equipment like flow cytometer, microscopes and ultra centrifuges.

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

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education

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

Experience

• 1 year Research experience at level of Research Technician or equivalent with Bachelor's degree or
• 4 years Research experience including two years at level of Research Technician or equivalent with 2 years of college or
• 6 years Research experience with High School Diploma or GED equivalent including
• 2 years at level of Research Technician or equivalent.

JOB DUTIES

• Performs more difficult scientific and medical research work in science area such as biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific field.
• Constructs, assembles, and operates laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Records and evaluates data obtained from work assignments for use in scientific papers.
• Collaborates with supervisor or other research personnel in preparation of scientific papers for publication.
• Reads literature and confers with supervisor concerning procedures and implementation.
• Collects and organizes research data for project reports.
• May plan for, and provide working supervision to, work of Research Technicians or other laboratory personnel of lower grade.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Work requires good working knowledge of various types of equipment used in laboratory to which assigned.
• Work requires accuracy and precision in all phases of experimental investigation.
• Work requires exercise of moderate judgment in application of procedures and practices to work problems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements

• Handling
• Repetitive Motions
• Sitting
• Standing

Working Conditions

• Hazards
• Laboratory Setting

SALARY INFORMATION

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

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.

EEO

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