Research Technician II, Internal Medicine

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

2h

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 scientific field. The role supports day-to-day laboratory maintenance and research activities, including mouse breeding and genotyping, histology, analytical assays, and physiology experiments. Independent research experience, molecular biology, or rodent-handling experience is an asset.

The technician performs routine scientific and medical research work, operates laboratory equipment, records research data, assists with project reports, and consults with a supervisor about procedures and results. The position may also include planning and providing working supervision to lower-grade laboratory personnel engaged in a limited phase of a research project.

Requirements

• Education and experience may be met through one of these paths: a bachelor's degree with major coursework in the field of assignment and no experience; two years of college emphasizing coursework in the field and two years of laboratory experience at Laboratory Technical Assistant level or equivalent; or a high school diploma/GED and four years of laboratory experience, including two years at Laboratory Technical Assistant level or equivalent.
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment in applying and interpreting policies, procedures, or practices to work problems.
• Precision in preparing materials and recording data.
• Working knowledge of laboratory equipment relevant to the assigned laboratory.

Nice To Haves

• Independent research experience.
• Molecular biology experience.
• Rodent-handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day laboratory operations.
• Perform mouse breeding and genotyping, histology, analytical assays, and physiology experiments.
• Perform routine scientific and medical research work in a relevant scientific field.
• 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 consult 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.
• On-site childcare.
• Paid holidays.
• Merit increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level