Research Technician II, Immunology

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern seeks a Laboratory Technical Assistant in the Flow Cytometry Core Facility. The role involves technical support in cell analysis, training users, and operating laboratory equipment while adhering to safety and quality standards. Join a prestigious institution focused on career development and excellent employee benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Paid Time Off from day one

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education required.
• No experience needed with Bachelor's, or 2 years in a lab setting with 2 years of college.

Responsibilities

• Utilize cell isolation and staining techniques for cytometry.
• Operate flow cytometers and maintain equipment.
• Train users on equipment operation and data analysis.

Skills

Technical Assistance

Cell Culture

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree 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 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.

A position is available in the Flow Cytometry Core Facility within the Department of Immunology. The University Flow and Mass Cytometry Facility is a shared resource facility providing cell analysis and sorting to the entire UTSW campus. The facility offers training of investigators, consultation of experimental design, data acquisition, data analysis, cell sorting, and data management.

Job Duties include:

• Utilize mononuclear cell isolation and staining techniques for flow and mass cytometry specimens.
• Conjugation of antibodies with heavy metal tags for mass cytometry.
• Cell culture.
• Operate flow cytometers, including sorters and analyzers, maintain equipment, and follow quality control procedures.
• Train facility users to operate equipment and analyze flow cytometry data.
• Communicate and work with facility users to optimize and produce high quality data.
• General lab duties and housekeeping.
  
  

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
• 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

• 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/GED

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.

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.