Research Technician II, Pediatrics

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement programs

Job summary

UT Southwestern seeks a Research Technician II to support bench experiments in translational gut microbiome research. The role involves handling specimens from hospital procedures, maintaining supplies, and documenting procedures and results under supervision.

Collaboration with clinical and research staff is essential to ensure timely processing and continuity of experiments. The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with laboratory proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment or two years of college.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience: varies; no experience required with Bachelor's Degree or two years of lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine scientific and medical research work in biology, chemistry, physics, or related field.
• Assembles and operates laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Records research data and discusses results with supervisor.
• Assists in data collection for project reports and literature review.
• Coordinates with clinical staff to retrieve and transport research specimens as needed.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data recording

Specimen handling

Education

Bachelor's Degree with major coursework

Two years of college with emphasis in 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.

The Nonye Ebigbo, M.D. lab is seeking a Research Technician II. The Ebigbo lab focuses on translational gut microbiome research, studying the interplay between commensal microbiota and the immune system. There is a special interest in gut microbiota population modulation as a therapeutic modality for gastrointestinal diseases in children.

The research technician will support bench experiments for ongoing in vitro and in vivo studies under the principal investigator's supervision. The technician will assist with experiments, specimen tracking, maintenance of laboratory supplies, and documentation of procedures and results. Responsibilities will include coordinating with clinical and research staff to retrieve research specimens from the hospital following endoscopic procedures, transporting specimens to the laboratory, and completing time-sensitive processing and storage in accordance with approved research protocols. These responsibilities require coordination between the clinical and laboratory settings to support reliable specimen collection and continuity of experimental 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.