Research Technician II, Cell Biology

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Works under minimal supervision to provide responsible technical assistance in assignments requiring basic knowledge of techniques and practices related to a particular field of science. In the Li Lab, the Research Technician supports ongoing research projects and applies molecular, cellular, biochemical, and imaging techniques to study biological mechanisms in in vitro and, when applicable, in vivo model systems. The role includes designing and performing experiments, maintaining detailed laboratory records, analyzing and interpreting data, and contributing to research presentations and publications. Experience with laboratory research techniques and experimental model systems is preferred; animal research experience may be beneficial for some projects but is not required.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience with laboratory research techniques and experimental model systems.
Animal research experience may be beneficial for some projects, but is not required.

Responsibilities

Performs routine scientific and medical research work in a scientific field such as biology, chemistry, or physics.
Assembles and/or operates laboratory equipment and apparatus.
Records research data according to prescribed procedures and discusses results with a supervisor.
Assists in collecting data for project reports.
Reads literature and confers with a supervisor about implementing new procedures.
May plan and provide working supervision to lower-grade laboratory personnel engaged in a limited phase of a research project.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Designs and performs experiments; maintains laboratory records; analyzes and interprets data; and contributes to research presentations and publications.

Benefits

PPO medical plan, available on day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay.
Paid time off, available on 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.
On-site childcare.
Paid holidays.
Merit increases.