Research Technician II, Microbiology

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center in Dallas seeks a Research Technician II for computational microbiology. The candidate will leverage their expertise in molecular biology, RNA-Seq, and programming languages like Python and R. This role offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

PPO medical plan available from day one

100% coverage for preventive healthcare

Paid Time Off available from day one

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or relevant experience.
• Experience in laboratory settings preferred.
• Strong foundation in computational biology and software development.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine scientific and medical research work.
• Assembles and operates laboratory equipment.
• Records and analyzes research data.

Skills

Computational Biology

Molecular Biology

Microbiology

RNA-Seq

Variant Calling

Functional Annotation

Python

R

UNIX

Shell

High-Performance Computing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Bioinformatics

2 years of college in the 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 Research Technician II is needed to focus on computational microbiology. The candidate will perform professional work in support of research using technical knowledge of software, software development, and/or hardware in a complex computing environment. We are looking for a subject matter expert in multiple areas of computational biology with specific knowledge of molecular biology and microbiology. For instance, experience with RNA-Seq, variant calling, functional annotation, python, R, UNIX, Shell, and high-performance computing clusters are preferred along with a Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics.

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.