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Research Technician II, Internal Medicine

UT Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, TX
Onsite

About The Position

This Research Technician II position at UT Southwestern works under minimal supervision to provide responsible technical assistance in performance of assignments requiring basic knowledge of techniques and practices related to a particular field of science. The role is responsible for performing routine bench histology at an on-site research laboratory on UT Southwestern’s North Campus. The ideal applicant should possess an educational background in Biology, Biomedical, or other Life Sciences and will devote work hours to gaining practical and increasing experience in the art of histology. The selected candidate will share tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining responsibilities with 10 other bench technicians, and with training, will take on specialized sectioning/staining responsibilities not performed by others in the lab. Additionally, the candidate will perform tasks of general lab and work-station upkeep, lab restocking, and completed specimen organizing, delivery, filing, as well as client service and team functions including computer word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email operations.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

  • Educational background in Biology, Biomedical, or other Life Sciences

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.
  • Performing routine bench histology.
  • Share tissue processing, embedding, microtomy and staining responsibilities with 10 other bench techs.
  • Take on specialized sectioning/staining responsibilities not performed by others in the lab (with training).
  • Perform tasks of general lab and work-station up keep, lab restocking, and completed specimen organizing, delivery, filing.
  • Perform client service and team functions including computer word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email operations.

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
  • On-site childcare

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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