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

100% coverage for preventive care

Paid Time Off

TRS retirement programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a technically skilled laboratory assistant to provide responsible support in a research setting. Responsibilities include work in vivo in mice to assess drug responses, tissue culture, molecular biology techniques, and data recording.

The role requires organization, precision, and the ability to present data at lab meetings. The position involves performing standard procedures such as nucleic acid and protein extraction, plasmid cloning, and basic

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree with major coursework in field of assignment, or two years of college with emphasis in coursework, or high school diploma/GED equivalent.
• Experience: No specific experience required with Bachelor's, or 2–4 years lab experience with higher education.
• Knowledge: basic molecular biology and cell culture techniques; ability to perform standard lab procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine scientific and medical research tasks in biology, chemistry, or related fields.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Record research data accurately and discuss results with supervisor.
• Contribute to data collection for project reports and assist in manuscript preparation.
• Read literature and discuss new procedures with supervisor.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data recording

Literature review

Education

Bachelor's degree with major coursework in relevant field

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 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

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• 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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• 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

• Hazards
• 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.