Research Technician II, Pharmacology

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Works under minimal supervision to provide responsible technical assistance in performance of assignments requiring basic knowledge of techniques and practices related to particular field of science. Position responsibilities include maintaining a mouse colony (handling, breeding and collecting tissue samples for genotyping as well as maintaining computer databases and records of mice), assisting in ongoing animal studies, and performing basic molecular biology techniques. Job Duties: -Participating in an ongoing research project in the laboratory through performing routine scientific research in molecular biology, physiology, metabolism, and other related fields. -Set-up mouse breeding programs, mouse genotyping, and maintenance of mouse colony. -General maintenance of the lab. -Collecting and recording detailed research data.

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

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a mouse colony (handling, breeding and collecting tissue samples for genotyping as well as maintaining computer databases and records of mice)
• Assisting in ongoing animal studies
• Performing basic molecular biology techniques
• Participating in an ongoing research project in the laboratory through performing routine scientific research in molecular biology, physiology, metabolism, and other related fields
• Set-up mouse breeding programs, mouse genotyping, and maintenance of mouse colony
• General maintenance of the lab
• Collecting and recording detailed research data
• 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
• 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