Research Technician II, Children%27s Research Institute - (Job Number: 633624)

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a Research Technician II for the Children’s Research Institute in Dallas. This role focuses on supporting postdocs with mouse colony management and data analysis, ideal for recent graduates wanting to gain lab experience before further studies. Join a renowned institution committed to excellence and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; no experience required or relevant lab experience.
• Ability to perform genotyping techniques such as PCR and gel electrophoresis.
• Experience with general lab work and data management.

Responsibilities

• Perform genotyping of mouse colony and assist with data analysis.
• Support postdoctoral fellows in various lab projects.
• Maintain lab supplies and general upkeep.

Skills

Organized

Proactive

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Two years college plus laboratory experience

High school graduation plus laboratory experience

Job description

Research Technician II, Children%27s Research Institute - (Job Number: 633624)

Pay Competitive

Employment type Other

Job Description

Req#: 246270 !*!

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 patients and employees. With over 20,000 employees, we are committed to continuing our growth with the best professionals in the healthcare industry. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.

Job Summary

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, scientifically curious Research Technician to work in the lab of Dr. Sean Morrison in Children’s Research Institute. The ideal candidate is an organized, proactive professional who will support postdoctoral fellows with their research projects by performing genotyping of the lab’s mouse colony, general mouse work, and data analysis. This would be an excellent role for a recent college graduate who desires to gain additional years of hands-on research experience before pursuing graduate school or medical school.

Essential Duties

Genotyping the lab’s mouse colony by performing PCR, gel electrophoresis, and other techniques. Mouse work. Stocking and ordering lab supplies. Assisting postdocs with their projects. General lab upkeep such as dishwashing, autoclaving, and keeping the lab clean. Data analysis. Other duties as assigned

Job Duties

• Performs routine scientific and medical research work in science area such as biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific field.
• Assembles and/or operates various laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Records research data in accordance with prescribed procedures, discussing results with supervisor.
• Assists in collection of data for project reports.
• Reads literature and confers with supervisor concerning implementation of new procedures.
• May plan for, and provide working supervision to, work of laboratory personnel of lower grade engaged in limited phase of research project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience required.

or

• Two (2) years college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment and two (2) years of laboratory experience at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent.

or

• High school graduation or GED and four (4) years laboratory experience to include two (2) years at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent.

For COVID-19 vaccine information, applicants should visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/covid-19/work-on-campus/

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.


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About the company

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is a public academic health science center in Dallas, Texas.

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