Research Technician II — Translational Microbiome Lab

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan day one

Preventive healthcare coverage 100%

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs TRS

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Research Technician II to support the Nonye Ebigbo, M.D. lab in translational gut microbiome research.

You will perform routine experiments, assist in data collection, and discuss results with the supervisor to advance therapeutic insights for gastrointestinal diseases in children. Requirements vary from a Bachelor's degree with related coursework to two years of college in the field, with options for higher lab experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or two years of college in a related field or a high school diploma/GED as equivalent.
• Laboratory experience assessed to level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or higher may be required.

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 following prescribed procedures and discusses results with supervisor.
• Assists in data collection for project reports.
• Reads literature and consults with supervisor on new procedures.
• May supervise lower-grade lab personnel on limited phases of research.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data recording

Equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's Degree with field coursework

Two years of college in related field

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Research Technician II to support the Nonye Ebigbo, M.D. lab in translational gut microbiome research.

You will perform routine experiments, assist in data collection, and discuss results with the supervisor to advance therapeutic insights for gastrointestinal diseases in children. Requirements vary from a Bachelor's degree with related coursework to two years of college in the field, with options for higher lab experience.