Research Technician II, Touchstone Diabetes Center

Job Description - Research Technician II, Touchstone Diabetes Center (920277)

Research Technician II, Touchstone Diabetes Center - (920277)

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 employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.

Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

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. This position will operate and assist core users to perform in-vivo and ex-vivo small animals  studies.

• Operate and assist core users to perform in-vivo and ex-vivo small animals  studies with Micro-CT scanning
• Clean and maintain small animals  anesthesia machine
• Urine cages. Assist setting up animal studies and cleaning
• Assist with ELISA and Magnetic bead Mapping Multiplex Technology
• Assist with VITROS clinical analyzer operations
• Record and document research data, discussing results with the supervisor
• Assist in data collection for project reports and literature review for new procedures
• Assemble, maintain and operate various laboratory equipment and apparatus
• May plan for, and provide working supervision to, work of laboratory personnel of lower grade engaged in limited phase of research project
• Laboratory housekeeping, organization and supervision of consumables
• Oversee the procurement and management of consumables, ensuring adequate inventory levels
• Perform other duties as assigned

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 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
• Education
  Bachelor's Degree With major coursework in field of assignment and no experience or
  Two (2) years of college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment or
  High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience
  No experience required with Bachelor's Degree or
  2 years of laboratory experience at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with two (2) years of college or
  4 years of laboratory experience including two years at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with High School Graduation or GED equivalent

• 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.

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
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.

Primary Location:
Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd 5323 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas 75390

Job:
Research & Laboratory

Organization: 373001 - TDC-Core Metabolic Phenotyping

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