Research Technician II, Metabolism & Genetics Lab

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off and holidays

On-site childcare

Retirement programs

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a motivated research technician to support projects using mouse models, molecular biology, and cell-based experiments. The Zhao Zhang laboratory will involve colony maintenance, genotyping, sample prep, and basic assays, with training provided.

Preferred candidates have undergraduate biology experience; strong organization, dependability, and accuracy are required. Prior mouse work helpful but not mandatory, with willingness to learn and work

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or 2 years of college in a related field as required.
• Preference for undergraduate biology research experience.
• Familiar with basic laboratory techniques such as pipetting, PCR or cell culture.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine scientific and medical research tasks in biology or related fields.
• Maintain mouse colony and genotyping as part of ongoing projects.
• Prepare samples and conduct basic molecular and cellular assays.
• Record data accurately and discuss results with supervisor.
• Assist in project data collection for reports.
• Provide supervised guidance to junior lab staff as needed.

Skills

Pipetting

PCR

Cell culture

Education

Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment

Two years of college with emphasis in field of assignment

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a motivated research technician to support projects using mouse models, molecular biology, and cell-based experiments. The Zhao Zhang laboratory will involve colony maintenance, genotyping, sample prep, and basic assays, with training provided.

Preferred candidates have undergraduate biology experience; strong organization, dependability, and accuracy are required. Prior mouse work helpful but not mandatory, with willingness to learn and work