Research Technician II, Internal Medicine

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Immunology Laboratory of Laurel Y. Lee, M.D., D.Phil. in the Division of Cardiology at the Department of Medicine is hiring a Research Technician II. Dr. Lee’s basic and translational science laboratory is dedicated to understanding the immune-mediated mechanisms underlying vascular disorders with the ultimate goal of improving how we help protect our patients’ blood vessels against heart attack and stroke. We integrate multidisciplinary approaches, including molecular and biochemical analyses of immune-vascular crosstalk in vitro and in vivo, metabolism and systems biology all guided by the challenges identified in clinical cardiology. Successful candidates will become integral parts of the Laurel Lee Lab and actively contribute to the Lab’s scientific discoveries and publications. We are looking for a qualified candidate who will work closely with the principal investigator and other lab members to advance our ongoing research projects and help with lab operations. Prior basic science research experience and mouse work is strongly preferred.

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

• Prior basic science research experience
• Mouse work

Responsibilities

• Perform more advanced experiments in science areas, including molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, chemistry, and other related fields
• Maintain and organize mouse colonies and perform mouse experiments per lab protocol
• Record scientific data obtained from assigned experiments in an organized lab notebook and review with supervisor
• Read literature and confers with supervisor for new procedure implementations
• Work with supervisor and other lab members for preparing scientific publications
• Support lab operations through various activities, including ordering reagents, maintaining laboratory areas, and lab equipment maintenance
• May plan for, and provide working supervision to, work of Research Technicians or other laboratory personnel of lower grade
• Perform 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: Entry Level