Research Technician II, Immunology

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Works under minimal supervision to provide responsible technical assistance in assignments requiring basic knowledge of techniques and practices in a scientific field. The role supports routine scientific and medical research, including laboratory operations, data collection and analysis, and experimental work. The technician maintains laboratory equipment and records, handles cells and laboratory animals, performs molecular and cellular analyses, and supports research staff and project reporting. The position is based in a laboratory setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in the field of assignment; no experience required.
• Alternatively, two years of college with emphasis in coursework in the field of assignment and two years of laboratory experience at Laboratory Technical Assistant level or equivalent.
• Alternatively, high school diploma or GED and four years of laboratory experience, including two years at Laboratory Technical Assistant level or equivalent.
• Knowledge of various types of equipment used in the assigned laboratory.
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment in applying and interpreting policies, procedures, or practices to work problems.
• Precision in preparing materials and recording data.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the laboratory and equipment in working and clean conditions.
• Maintain laboratory compliance with safety regulations.
• Collect, accurately record, and analyze data with other research staff.
• Isolate, maintain, and culture cells.
• Genotype and phenotype mice.
• Use, care for, and maintain animals.
• Perform flow cytometric analyses.
• Perform PCR and DNA cloning analyses.
• Perform microscopic analyses.
• Isolate immune cell populations.
• Perform cell transfer experiments in mice.
• Order reagents and materials and oversee inventory.
• Maintain laboratory records, supplies, and samples in an organized manner.
• Take part in lab meetings and present data.
• Perform routine scientific and medical research work in a scientific field such as biology, chemistry, or physics.
• Assemble and/or operate laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Record research data according to prescribed procedures and discuss results with a supervisor.
• Assist in collecting data for project reports.
• Read literature and confer with a supervisor about implementing new procedures.
• May plan for and provide working supervision to lower-grade laboratory personnel engaged in a limited phase of a research project.
• Perform 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 with 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