Research Technician II, Hamon Center

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan day one

Paid Time Off day one

Retirement Programs through TRS

Education assistance / Tuition Reim

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Research Technician II for the Hamon Center. The role entails performing routine science-related tasks including in vivo work, tissue culture, and standard molecular biology techniques, while maintaining meticulous records and presenting findings.

You will work under minimal supervision, participate in weekly meetings, and contribute to manuscripts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs routine scientific and medical research work in biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific field.
• Assembles and/or operates 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.

Skills

Judgment in policy application

Data recording precision

Laboratory equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree with major coursework

Two years of college in related field

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - Research Technician II, Hamon Center (983075)

Job Description

Research Technician II, Hamon Center - ( 983075 )

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 No. 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.

Duties will include: Technical (1) work in vivo in mice to assess drug responses in mouse models, establish tumor xenografts, image these tumors using MRI or other techniques, and harvest tumor samples, (2) work in tissue culture including establishment and maintenance of cancer cell lines, cryopreservation, assays of drug treatment responses, plasmid transfections and lentiviral transduction, and (3) performance of standard molecular and cell biology techniques including extraction of nucleic acids and proteins for targeted and genome scale molecular profiling, fluorescence microscopy and immunohistochemistry, plasmid cloning, and site‑directed mutagenesis via CRISPR. General (1) organize and accurately maintain written and electronic records of experimental procedures and data collection, (2) interpret and present experimental results, (3) participate in and present data at weekly lab meetings and journal clubs, (4) assist in preparation of manuscripts resulting from technical work.

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:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Education
  Bachelor's Degree With major coursework in field of assignment and no experience or
  Two (2) years of college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment or
  High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience
  No experience required with Bachelor's Degree or
  2 years of laboratory experience at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with two (2) years of college or
  4 years of laboratory experience including two years at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with High School Graduation or GED equivalent

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Work requires exercise of considerable judgment in application and interpretation of policy, procedures, or practices to work problems.
• Work requires precision in preparing material and recording data.
• Work requires working knowledge of various types of equipment used in laboratory to which assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Working Conditions

• Laboratory Setting

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

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.

EEO – 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.

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; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and 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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