Research Technician II, Urology

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.

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 a particular field of science. The Research Technician will support clinical and translational research activities by coordinating biospecimen collection, processing patient samples, maintaining laboratory operations, and assisting with laboratory experiments such as immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, Western blot, qPCR, ELISA, and cell culture. Training will be provided in basic laboratory techniques as needed.

This position serves as a critical link between clinical operations and laboratory research, as well as helping with day-to-day experiments in the lab. This person will help ensure the accurate collection, processing, and documentation of biological specimens while maintaining compliance with institutional policies and research protocols.

Specific skills or experience preferred but not required: basic wet lab experience, clinical research coordinator experience, Epic EMR experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine scientific and medical research work in science areas such as biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific fields.
• 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 a limited phase of a research project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

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) Qualified Employer

Schedule

• Full-time
• Day shift

Primary work location: Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd