Research Technician II, Busch Lab

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading medical and research center in Dallas as a Laboratory Technical Assistant. This role involves providing technical assistance in a multidisciplinary team focused on translating diffuse optics for clinical use. The position offers opportunities for mentorship and skill development while contributing to critical patient care projects. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Two years of laboratory experience or four years with a High School Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine scientific and medical research in biology, chemistry, or physics.
• Assemble and operate laboratory equipment.
• Record research data and assist in data collection.

Skills

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

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 more. Join the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

This position works under minimal supervision to provide responsible technical assistance in performing assignments requiring basic knowledge of techniques and practices related to a specific scientific field.

This opening is for Dr. Busch's lab at UT Southwestern Medical Center (https://www.utswanesthesia.org/david-r-busch/), which focuses on translating diffuse optics from laboratory to clinical use. Dr. Busch’s current projects primarily focus on monitoring the central nervous system in critically ill patients. The successful applicant will work within a multidisciplinary team (including physics, engineering, anesthesiology, critical care, neurosurgery, neurology) to develop, test, translate clinically, and validate non-invasive and minimally invasive diffuse optical tools. The lab emphasizes personnel development, offering mentorship and skill development opportunities, including preparation for graduate school.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, designed to support overall wellbeing, including:

• PPO medical plan, available from day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay
• Paid Time Off, available from day one
• Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in the relevant field and no experience required, or
• Two (2) years of college with emphasis in relevant coursework, or
• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No experience required with a Bachelor's Degree, or
• Two (2) years of laboratory experience at the level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with two (2) years of college, or
• Four (4) years of laboratory experience, including two years at the level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with a High School Diploma or GED

JOB DUTIES

• Perform routine scientific and medical research in fields such as biology, chemistry, physics, or related areas.
• Assemble and operate laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Record research data according to prescribed procedures and discuss results with supervisors.
• Assist in data collection for project reports.
• Review literature and confer with supervisors on new procedures.
• Potentially supervise lower-grade laboratory personnel engaged in limited research tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. The ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification for employment.

UT Southwestern is committed to providing an equal opportunity environment and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship, or veteran status.