Research Technician II, Immunology

About the role

Works under minimal supervision to provide responsible technical assistance in performance of assignments requiring basic knowledge of techniques and practices related to particular field of science. The Hooper Lab at UT Southwestern is seeking a highly motivated Research Technician II to support cutting-edge research focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms that govern intestinal host-microbial interactions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor germ-free mouse colonies in a gnotobiotic facility.
• Perform routine animal husbandry and handling procedures.
• Affiliate with sterility testing and contamination monitoring of mouse colonies.
• Affiliate with microbiological, molecular, and cell biology experiments.
• Support ongoing research projects studying host-microbe interactions within the gastrointestinal tract.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences or a related life sciences field.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to work extensively with laboratory mice.

Qualifications

• Interest in microbiome, immunology, microbiology, or translational biomedical research.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research setting.

Skills

• Previous experience with animal handling, research laboratory procedures, or microbiology is preferred but not required.

Benefits

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
• 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)

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, Day Shift.

Security and EEO Statement

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.