Research Technician II, Internal Medicine

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

4h

About The Position

Works under minimal supervision to provide responsible technical assistance in performing assignments that require basic knowledge of techniques and practices related to a particular field of science. Performs routine scientific and medical research work in areas such as biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific fields. The position is based in a laboratory setting and is security-sensitive.

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.
• Experience requirement depends on education: no experience with a bachelor's degree; two years of laboratory experience at Laboratory Technical Assistant level or equivalent with two years of college; or four years of laboratory experience, including two years at Laboratory Technical Assistant level or equivalent, with high school graduation or GED.
• Judgment in applying and interpreting policies, procedures, or practices to work problems.
• Precision in preparing materials and recording data.
• Working knowledge of laboratory equipment used in the assigned laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine scientific and medical research work in biology, chemistry, physics, or another related scientific field.
• Assembles and/or operates laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Records research data according to prescribed procedures and discusses results with the supervisor.
• Assists in collecting data for project reports.
• Reads literature and consults with the 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
• Preventive healthcare coverage at 100% 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