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UT Southwestern is hiring a Laboratory Technical Assistant to provide support in various laboratory tasks. This role involves ensuring the smooth operation of the lab, assisting with the maintenance of laboratory cultures, and adhering to safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree or relevant laboratory experience, and will be able to thrive in a collaborative environment.
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 minimal supervision to provide responsible technical assistance in performance of assignments requiring basic knowledge of techniques and practices related to particular field of science.
Provides general lab support by making solutions, dishwashing, autoclaving, cleaning, ordering/inventory/stocking of laboratory supplies, and generally ensuring smooth operations in the lab. Assists PI and senior staff with maintenance, care, breeding and genomic screening of mice in laboratory mouse colonies. Must coordinate activities with other lab personnel. Ensures that lab personnel adhere to all biohazard control and laboratory safety protocols. Assists with maintenance of lab inventories, and with a variety of research projects involving molecular/biochemical approaches, mammalian tissue culture and standard molecular cloning techniques. Includes compilation and evaluation of data and other information for publications, as requested. Assist with special lab management projects at the request of the PI.
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:
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
JOB DUTIES
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. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
EEO Statement
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.