Research Technician II, Pediatrics

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Nonye Ebigbo, M.D. lab is seeking a Research Technician II to support translational gut microbiome research examining interactions between commensal microbiota and the immune system, including gut microbiota population modulation as a potential treatment for gastrointestinal diseases in children. The technician works under minimal supervision and the principal investigator’s supervision to provide technical assistance for ongoing in vitro and in vivo studies. The role supports bench experiments, specimen tracking, laboratory supply maintenance, and documentation of procedures and results. It also coordinates with clinical and research staff to retrieve research specimens from the hospital after endoscopic procedures, transport them to the laboratory, and process and store them within time-sensitive protocols. The position requires coordination between clinical and laboratory settings to support reliable specimen collection and continuity of experimental work.

Requirements

One of the following education and experience combinations: a bachelor’s degree with major coursework in the field of assignment and no experience; two years of college with emphasis in coursework in the field of assignment and two years of laboratory experience at the Laboratory Technical Assistant level or equivalent; or a high school diploma or GED and four years of laboratory experience, including two years at the Laboratory Technical Assistant level or equivalent.
Knowledge of laboratory equipment relevant to the assigned laboratory.
Ability to exercise judgment in applying and interpreting policies, procedures, or practices to work problems.
Precision in preparing materials and recording data.

Responsibilities

Performs routine scientific and medical research work in areas such as biology, chemistry, physics, or another related scientific field.
Supports bench experiments for ongoing in vitro and in vivo studies under the principal investigator’s supervision.
Assists with experiments and specimen tracking.
Maintains laboratory supplies and documents procedures and results.
Coordinates with clinical and research staff to retrieve research specimens from the hospital after endoscopic procedures.
Transports specimens to the laboratory and processes and stores them in a time-sensitive manner according to approved research protocols.
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 consults 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.

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