Research Technician II, Internal Medicine, Williams Lab

About the role

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 ranked the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report, we invest in employees with opportunities for career growth and development. The Department of Internal Medicine/Center for Hypothalamic Research is recruiting for a Research Technician II position in Dr. Williams' lab. This role works under minimal supervision to provide responsible technical assistance requiring basic knowledge of techniques and practices in the field. The position focuses on understanding how the brain controls body weight and blood glucose levels, participating in cutting-edge experiments studying mechanisms underlying changes in cellular/synaptic plasticity in mice using whole cell patch-clamp electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, and functional imaging.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine lab maintenance
• Conduct mouse breeding, genotyping, histology, and analytical assays
• Perform physiology experiments, including electrophysiological recordings and in vivo imaging
• Assemble and operate various laboratory equipment and apparatus
• Perform routine scientific and medical research work in biology, chemistry, physics, or related scientific fields
• Record research data in accordance with prescribed procedures and discuss results with supervisor
• Assist in collection of data for project reports
• Read literature and confer with supervisor concerning implementation of new procedures
• May plan and provide working supervision to laboratory personnel of lower grade engaged in limited phases of research projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree with major coursework in field of assignment (no experience required); OR two years of college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment; OR high school diploma/GED equivalent
• Experience: No experience required with bachelor's degree; OR two years of laboratory experience at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant (or equivalent) with two years of college; OR four years of laboratory experience including two years at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant (or equivalent) with high school graduation/GED equivalent

Benefits

• PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with 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

Schedule

Full-time, day shift. Regular employee status, standard job type. Location: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX (Department of Internal Medicine