Research Technician I, Pathology
About The Position
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 general supervision to provide routine technical assistance in performance of assignments requiring basic knowledge of fundamental techniques and practices related to particular field of science. The candidate should be comfortable working with mice and will help with maintaining our mouse colonies, including weaning and breeding. Molecular biology background is essential, with solid experience in cloning, qPCR, and Western blotting. Additional skills, such as flow cytometry or imaging, will be viewed favorably. An immunology background is not required, though it would be an advantage.
Requirements
- Completion of two (2) years of college or specialized training in histology, medical technology or relevant field or
- High School Diploma including courses in basic sciences such as physics, chemistry, biology, etc. or GED Equivalent
- 1 year of experience as Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with Completion of two (2) years of college or
- 3 years of laboratory experience including two years as Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Comfortable working with mice and will help with maintaining our mouse colonies, including weaning and breeding.
- Molecular biology background is essential, with solid experience in cloning, qPCR, and Western blotting.
Nice To Haves
- Additional skills, such as flow cytometry or imaging
- An immunology background
Responsibilities
- Assists in conducting experiments and working on research problems in such fields as physiology, bacteriology, tissue culture, chemistry, and other related fields by performing basic, routine, and least complex procedures as prescribed by supervisor.
- Assembles and/or operates various laboratory equipment and apparatus.
- Records resulting data in accordance with established methods. Confers with supervisor concerning results obtained, and modifies procedures in accordance with instruction of supervisor.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
