Research Technician II, Surgery

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

On-site childcare

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a motivated Research Technician II to support colorectal cancer research. The role blends laboratory operations, animal research, and routine experimental procedures.

Training in laboratory techniques will be provided and you will work under minimal supervision. Responsibilities include mouse colony management, sample processing, PCR-based genotyping, DNA extraction, and maintaining accurate records while communicating findings to the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Education options include a Bachelor's degree or two years of college with relevant coursework, or a high school diploma.
• No experience required with Bachelor's Degree or two years of laboratory experience at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant.
• Experience in a biomedical research laboratory and animal handling is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine scientific and medical research work in biology, chemistry, physics, or related field.
• Assembles and/or operates laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Records research data according to prescribed procedures and discusses results with supervisor.
• Assists in data collection for project reports.
• Reads literature and confers with supervisor about new procedures.
• May supervise lower-grade staff on limited phases of research.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Two years of college with relevant coursework

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 Huang Laboratory at UT Southwestern is seeking a motivated, dependable Research Technician II to support colorectal cancer research. The position combines laboratory operations, animal research, and routine experimental procedures. We especially value individuals who are eager to learn, take pride in their work, follow through on responsibilities, and develop ownership of their assigned tasks. Training in laboratory-specific techniques will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Animal research: Assist with mouse colony management, routine health monitoring, body weight measurements, recordkeeping, and reporting of abnormalities.
• Experimental support: Assist with animal treatments, injections, tissue collection, and sample processing under established protocols and appropriate training.
• Laboratory techniques: Perform routine procedures such as PCR-based genotyping, DNA extraction, and preparation of research samples.
• Laboratory operations: Maintain laboratory supplies, equipment, cleanliness, inventory, and proper sample labeling, storage, and tracking.
• Teamwork and organization: Maintain accurate records, prioritize assigned tasks, communicate effectively, and work with increasing independence as training progresses.

Work Schedule

Regular weekday hours, with occasional scheduled weekend or holiday coverage as required for animal care or ongoing experiments. Coverage responsibilities are coordinated among trained laboratory personnel.

Candidates are not expected to have experience with every procedure. Training will be provided as appropriate

Preferred candidates will have:

• Previous hands‑on experience in a biomedical research laboratory, particularly with laboratory animals, is desirable.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, reliability, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively while taking responsibility for assigned tasks.
• Experience with additional laboratory techniques is welcome but not required.

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 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 planfor,andprovideworking supervisionto,work of laboratory personnel of lower grade engagedinlimited phase of research project.
• Performsotherdutyasassigned.

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 i