Research Technician II, Immunology

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare day-one

Paid Time Off

TRS retirement

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

UT Southwestern benefits

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform a range of biology and molecular biology tasks in a lab setting. The role includes maintaining equipment, ensuring safety compliance, collecting and analyzing data, and executing cell culture, flow cytometry, PCR, and DNA cloning analyses under supervision.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree or higher (or equivalent experience) with substantial lab exposure.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with related coursework.
• Experience requirements vary: up to two years of college with emphasis in field, or two years of laboratory experience with higher education, or four years total lab experience with higher education equivalence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory and equipment in working and clean condition.
• Ensure laboratory safety and regulatory compliance.
• Collect, record, and analyze data with staff; culture cells; genotype/phenotype mice; perform flow cytometry; PCR and DNA cloning analyses; microscopic analyses; isolate immune cell populations; conduct cell transfer experiments in mice.
• Order reagents and manage inventory; maintain laboratory records and samples; participate in lab meetings and present data.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory equipment

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. Candidate will:

• Maintain the laboratory and equipment in working and clean conditions.
• Maintain laboratory compliance to safety regulations.
• Collects, accurately records and analyzes data in conjunction with other research staff. Isolate, maintain, and culture cells.
• Genotype and phenotype mice.
• Use, care and maintenance of animals.
• Perform flow cytometric analyses
• Perform PCR and DNA cloning analyses.
• Perform microscopic analyses.
• Isolate immune cell populations.
• Perform cell transfer experiments in mice.
• Order reagents and materials and oversee inventory.
• Maintains laboratory records, supplies, samples in an organized manner.
• Take part in lab meetings and present data.
• Perform other tasks, as needed.

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.