Research Technician II, Internal Medicine

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Internal Medicine/Center for Hypothalamic Research is recruiting for a Research Assistant II position in Dr. Williams’ lab. We are looking for a candidate passionate about understanding how the brain controls body weight and blood glucose levels. This will be a fast-paced opportunity to participate in cutting-edge experiments studying mechanisms underlying changes in cellular/synaptic plasticity in mice, using whole cell patch-clamp electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, and functional imaging. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree With major coursework in field of assignment and no experience
• Two (2) years of college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• No experience required with Bachelor's Degree
• 2 years of laboratory experience at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with two (2) years of college
• 4 years of laboratory experience including two years at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with High School Graduation or GED equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Self-motivated

Responsibilities

• Routine lab maintenance
• Perform mouse breeding, genotyping, histology and analytical assays
• Perform physiology experiments
• Electrophysiological recordings and in vivo imaging
• Assemble and operate various laboratory equipment and apparatus
• Performs other duties as assigned
• 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.

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees