Research Technician I - Metabolic Nutrition Lab

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Research Technician I to provide routine technical assistance in a lab setting supporting metabolism research on obesity, diabetes and exercise. The role requires basic lab techniques and accurate data recording under supervision.

Deja Lab focuses on elucidating metabolic regulation in health and disease, bridging lab work with practical medical applications.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or specialized training in histology, medical technology, or related field, orHS diploma with basic sciences coursework.
• 1 year of related laboratory experience or 3 years lab experience with HS diploma/GED.
• Experience assisting in experiments and basic procedures under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting experiments and research problems in physiology, bacteriology, tissue culture, chemistry, and related fields by performing basic, routine procedures.
• Operate and set up laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Record data according to established methods and discuss results with supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Data recording

Judgment

Education

Two years college or specialized training in histology/medical technology

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Research Technician I to provide routine technical assistance in a lab setting supporting metabolism research on obesity, diabetes and exercise. The role requires basic lab techniques and accurate data recording under supervision.

Deja Lab focuses on elucidating metabolic regulation in health and disease, bridging lab work with practical medical applications.