Research Technician I, Radiation Oncology

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

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. Radiation Oncology is recruiting a research technician to support our labs at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Tx: Department of Radiation Oncology (PI Xin Cai MD, PhD) www.xincailab.com Currently studying cancer metabolism and cancer growth regulation using cancer cell lines Department of Pharmacology (PI Siqi Liu PhD) www.siqiliulab.org Currently studying wound repair, tissue regeneration, and immune defense using mouse models and cell lines The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and an interest in pursuing a MD, PhD, or MD/PhD career path. Prior lab experience and a two year minimal commitment or more is preferred. We are looking for candidates that have a passion for science/medicine and excellence. We will support the candidate's personal and professional goals and treat them with respect as a colleague. In return, we expect the candidate to perform routine biological lab work and assist with mouse colony management. Please provide a cover letter along with your resume.

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

Nice To Haves

• bachelor's degree
• interest in pursuing a MD, PhD, or MD/PhD career path
• Prior lab experience
• a two year minimal commitment or more
• passion for science/medicine and excellence

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%25 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees