Research Technician II

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, TX is seeking a Research Technician II for an on-site role to support laboratory research activities. You will perform routine and specialized experiments, prepare reagents, and maintain accurate records under supervision of principal investigators and senior scientists.

Responsibilities include equipment operation, data collection/analysis, and adherence to safety and institutional protocols, with opportunities to assist in protocol

Qualifications

• Mouse experience is required.
• Perform standard laboratory techniques and follow written protocols.
• Data recording and organization with lab notebooks and spreadsheets.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving under guidance.
• Adherence to safety, quality control, and regulatory guidelines.
• Biomedical or life sciences research experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory experiments.
• Prepare reagents and solutions.
• Maintain accurate experimental records.
• Operate and care for laboratory equipment.
• Assist with data collection and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with safety and institutional protocols.
• Coordinate laboratory supplies and support training of new staff or students.
• Support protocol optimization and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Mouse experience

Standard lab techniques

Data recording & organization

Attention to detail

Team communication

Safety & regulatory compliance

Willingness to learn

Adaptability

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in scientific discipline

Tools

Lab equipment handling

Job description

Company Description

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School is a leading academic medical center recognized for excellence in research, education, and patient care. Located in Dallas, TX, UT Southwestern brings together scientists, clinicians, and educators to advance medical knowledge and improve health outcomes. The institution offers state-of-the-art research facilities and a collaborative environment that supports innovation across diverse scientific disciplines. Research staff members benefit from professional development opportunities, access to cutting-edge technologies, and engagement in projects with real-world clinical impact.

Role Description

The Research Technician II is a full-time, on-site role based in Dallas, TX, supporting laboratory research activities under the supervision of principal investigators and senior scientists. Day-to-day responsibilities typically include performing routine and specialized laboratory experiments, preparing reagents and solutions, and maintaining accurate experimental records. The role involves operating and caring for laboratory equipment, assisting with data collection and analysis, and ensuring compliance with safety and institutional protocols. The Research Technician II may help coordinate laboratory supplies, contribute to protocol optimization, and support the training of new team members or students as needed. The role will also involve hands-on experiments with mice as well as managing the mouse colony.

Qualifications

• Mouse experience is required.
• Ability to perform standard laboratory techniques (e.g., solution preparation, sample handling, basic assays) and follow written protocols accurately.
• Competence in data recording and organization, including maintaining lab notebooks, spreadsheets, and documentation for reproducible research.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and capacity to troubleshoot routine experimental issues under guidance.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with researchers, trainees, and support staff in a diverse laboratory environment.
• Commitment to laboratory safety, quality control, and adherence to institutional and regulatory guidelines.
• Relevant laboratory experience in a research or academic setting; experience in biomedical or life sciences research is highly beneficial.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (such as Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field) preferred.
• Willingness to learn new techniques, adapt to evolving project needs, and participate in ongoing training and professional development.