Research Technician II, Internal Medicine

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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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.

The Department of Internal Medicine/Center for Hypothalamic Research is recruiting for a Research Tech II position in the labs of Dr. Teppei Fujikawa and Dr. Joel Elmquist. The Fujikawa Lab and Elmquist Lab are multi-disciplinary labs studying the central regulation of metabolism and glucose homeostasis. We use animal models along with cutting edge molecular techniques in our studies.

Job duties include: performs routine scientific and medical research work in science including histology, molecular biology (ie. PCR genotyping), physiology experiments; mouse colony management; collection of tissues from laboratory mice; order and organize laboratory supplies; and, trouble shoot research experiments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree With major coursework in field of assignment and no experience or
• Two (2) years of college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment or
• High School Diploma or GED
• No experience required with Bachelor's Degree or
• 2 years of laboratory experience at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with two (2) years of college or
• 4 years of laboratory experience including two years at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with High School Graduation/GED

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience performing independent research in an academic research lab and has worked with mice.
• Specific techniques include mouse colony management and genotyping.
• The applicant is organized, works well with limited oversight, takes initiative, and is an effective communicator.

Responsibilities

• 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% 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
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees