Research Technician I, Molecular Biology

Why UT Southwestern?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued patients and employees. With over 20,000 employees, we are committed to continuing our growth with the best professionals in the healthcare industry. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.

Experience and Education

·       Completion of two (2) years of college or specialized training in histology, medical technology, or relevant field and one (1) year experience as Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent.

·       High school graduation including courses in basic sciences such as physics, chemistry, biology, etc., and three (3) years of laboratory experience including two years as Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent.

Department Expectations

·       Maintain and wash glassware for multiple PI laboratories within the Molecular Biology Department.

·       Operate all equipment in the prep room, including washers, driers, and autoclaves.

·       Maintain, oversee, and organize common areas in the department.

·       Perform basic, routine procedures as prescribed by supervisor.

·       Autoclaving biohazard material and keeping records.

·       Communicating guidelines and compliance information to laboratories.

·       Coordinating service calls and keeping Department Manager advised of service issues and status of repairs. Also, alerting user labs of service down times.

·       Order or ensure that necessary supplies are ordered and inventoried to maintain adequate stock.

Job Duties

·       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.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. 

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