Research Technician I

University of Texas at Dallas; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Benefits

BCBS PPO Medical Insurance

Paid time off

TRS Retirement Plan

Job summary

The University of Texas at Dallas seeks a Research Technician I to support the Texas Biomedical Device Center's Larynx Lab. You'll provide technical assistance and perform assigned duties for various research projects, following established protocols.

The role requires basic education (high school) and six months of research experience, meticulous data handling, and the ability to work with laboratory equipment and potentially hazardous materials.

Qualifications

• Requires High School graduation or equivalent.
• Six months of experience in scientific research work.
• Ability to handle hazardous equipment and materials or work in hazardous environments.

Responsibilities

• Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide information to principal investigators and researchers.
• Consults supervisor about procedures to be employed in experiments.
• Updates notebooks, records and performs data entry on databases as needed.
• Performs some highly technical laboratory procedures and participates in regular meetings with Center researchers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Lab safety

Data entry

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Title

Research Technician I

Department

Texas Medical Device Center

Salary Range

$40,000 to $46,183

Pay Basis

Monthly

Position Status

Regular full-time

Desired Start Date

01/04/2027

Job Summary

The Research Technician will work within the Texas Biomedical Device Center, supporting active projects in Larynx Lab by providing technical assistance and assigned duties for various research projects. Conducts research activities according to research protocol.

Minimum Education and Experience

Requires High School graduation or equivalent and six months of experience in scientific research work. Working knowledge of the various types of equipment in use in the laboratory to which assigned. Extreme accuracy in preparing materials and recording data. Normal laboratory conditions. Sometimes requires working with hazardous equipment and materials or in hazardous environments.

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers.
• Consults supervisor about procedures to be employed in experiments.
• Updates notebooks, records and performs data entry on databases as needed.
• Performs some highly technical laboratory procedures, participates in regular meetings with other Center researchers and creates and maintains constructive collaborations with outside researchers.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Standing for part of the time at the laboratory station and sitting part of the time at an office area working on the computer.

Additional Information

Work is conducted on-site and in-person

What We Can Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options - including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
• AD&D Insurance
• Dental & Vision Plan Options
• Optional Long and Short-term Disability
• TRS Retirement Plan
• Fertility Benefits
• Paid time off

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

About Us

UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world.

Rich with visual and performing arts venues, museum districts, professional and semi-professional athletics teams, botanical gardens, accessible trails and so much more, the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex has something for everyone to explore. UT Dallas partners with regional higher education institutions and school districts and with the Richardson Innovation Quarter (Richardson IQ), a major hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and educational activities.

Important Message

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. UT Dallas is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.