UT Southwestern Medical Center · 13 hours ago
Research Technician I, Molecular Biology
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expUT Southwestern Medical Center is a world-renowned medical and research center in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. The Research Technician I will provide routine technical assistance in molecular biology experiments, maintain cell cultures, and assist in various laboratory tasks to support ongoing research projects.
Clinical TrialsHealth CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitOncologyOutpatient Care
Responsibilities
Molecular, biochemical, and cell biology experiments under supervision
Assist in maintaining cell cultures and laboratory stocks
Conduct basic biochemical assays and prepare reagents and buffers
Collect, organize, and accurately document experimental data
Assist laboratory members with ongoing research projects
Participate in lab meetings and contribute to a collaborative research environment
Assists in conducting experiments and working on research problems in such fields as physiology, bacteriology, tissue culture, chemistry, and other related fields by performing basic, routine, and least complex procedures as prescribed by supervisor
Assembles and/or operates various laboratory equipment and apparatus
Records resulting data in accordance with established methods. Confers with supervisor concerning results obtained, and modifies procedures in accordance with instruction of supervisor
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Completion of two (2) years of college or specialized training in histology, medical technology or relevant field or High School Diploma including courses in basic sciences such as physics, chemistry, biology, etc. or GED Equivalent
1 year of experience as Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with Completion of two (2) years of college or 3 years of laboratory experience including two years as Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with High School diploma or GED equivalent
Preferred
Molecular cloning, PCR, and Western blotting
Mammalian cell culture and sterile technique
Protein expression and purification
Experience with flow cytometry or FACS
Familiarity with data analysis and coding
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
Company
UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern Medical Center offers clinical care, education, and scientific research.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$22MKey Investors
The Dallas FoundationPatient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
2023-06-20Grant
2023-04-20Grant· $4M
2023-03-28Grant· $18M
Leadership Team
Chris Rubio
Interim Chief Executive Officer, Clements University Hospital
Dennis Pfeifer
AVP & CTO University Health System
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