Research Technician I, Internal Medicine, Briggs Lab

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO health plan

Paid time off

Retirement program (TRS)

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, seeks a Laboratory Technical Assistant to provide routine technical support in a Dr. Briggs lab focused on host immunity and infectious diseases.

Responsibilities include tissue collection, sample processing, and assisting with molecular and immunologic assays. The role involves mouse infection studies, animal husbandry coordination, PBMC isolation, flow cytometry, ELISA, and data documentation under supervision, contributing to collaborative

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of college or specialized training in histology, medical technology or relevant field or
• High School Diploma including courses in basic sciences such as physics, chemistry, biology, etc. or GED Equivalent
• 1 year of experience as Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with Completion of two (2) years of college or
• 3 years of laboratory experience including two years as Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with High School diploma or GED equivalent

Responsibilities

• Assists in conducting experiments and working on research problems in such fields as physiology, bacteriology, tissue culture, chemistry, and other related fields by performing basic, routine, and least complex procedures as prescribed by supervisor.
• Assembles and/or operates various laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Records resulting data in accordance with established methods. Confers with supervisor concerning results obtained, and modifies procedures in accordance with instruction of supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Two years of college or specialized training

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Flow cytometry

ELISA

Nucleic acid extraction

qPCR

Cell culture

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 number 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 supervision to provide routine technical assistance in performance of assignments requiring basic knowledge of fundamental techniques and practices related to particular field of science.

The Dr. Briggs lab focuses on how parasitic helminth infections shape host immunity, including the mechanisms that determine protective immunity, immune tolerance, and the broader bystander consequences of chronic infection. His group integrates experimental models, human immunology, and field-based studies to understand host-parasite interactions and translate those insights toward improved vaccines, diagnostics, and new therapeutic approaches for infectious and inflammatory diseases.

Candidate will assist with:

• mouse infection studies
• animal husbandry coordination
• tissue collection
• sample processing
• support human translational studies through PBMC isolation, biospecimen processing, and laboratory organization
• perform molecular and immunologic assays including flow cytometry, ELISA, nucleic acid extraction, qPCR, and cell culture
• maintain laboratory records, inventory, and experimental documentation
• participate in data analysis and gradually develop independent experimental and analytical skills under supervision
• contribute to collaborative projects involving immunology, parasitology, global health, and vaccine development.

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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Completion of two (2) years of college or specialized training in histology, medical technology or relevant field or
  High School Diploma including courses in basic sciences such as physics, chemistry, biology, etc. or GED Equivalent
  

• Experience
  1 year of experience as Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with Completion of two (2) years of college or
  3 years of laboratory experience including two years as Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with High School diploma or GED equivalent
  

JOB DUTIES

• Assists in conducting experiments and working on research problems in such fields as physiology, bacteriology, tissue culture, chemistry, and other related fields by performing basic, routine, and least complex procedures as prescribed by supervisor.
• Assembles and/or operates various laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Records resulting data in accordance with established methods. Confers with supervisor concerning results obtained, and modifies procedures in accordance with instruction of supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.