Research Technician II, Hamon Center

%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EWith 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

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for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to %3Ci%3EU.S. News %26amp; World Report%3C/i%3E, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive

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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!%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EWorks 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.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EDuties will include%5C: Technical (1) work in vivo in mice to assess drug responses in mouse models, establish tumor xenografts, image these tumors using MRI or other techniques, and harvest tumor samples, (2) work in tissue culture including establishment and maintenance of cancer cell lines, cryopreservation, assays of drug treatment responses, plasmid transfections and lentiviral transduction, and (3) performance of standard molecular and cell biology techniques including extraction of nucleic acids and proteins for targeted and genome scale molecular profiling, fluorescence microscopy and immunohistochemistry, plasmid cloning, and site-directed mutagenesis via CRISPR. General (1) organize and accurately maintain written and electronic records of experimental procedures and data collection, (2) interpret and present experimental results, (3) participate in and present data at weekly lab meetings and journal clubs, (4) assist in preparation of manuscripts resulting from technical work.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EBENEFITS%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive

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are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include%5C:%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http%5C://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/

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!%3C/a%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EBachelor%27s Degree With major coursework in field of assignment and no experience or%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3ETwo (2) years of college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment or%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3ENo experience required with Bachelor%27s Degree or%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E2 years of laboratory experience at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with two (2) years of college or%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E4 years of laboratory experience including two years at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with High School Graduation or GED equivalent%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms routine scientific and medical research work in science area such as biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific field.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAssembles and/or operates various laboratory equipment and apparatus.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERecords research data in accordance with prescribed procedures, discussing results with supervisor.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAssists in collection of data for project reports.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EReads literature and confers with supervisor concerning implementation of new procedures.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMay plan for, and provide working supervision to, work of laboratory personnel of lower grade engaged in limited phase of research project.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-size%5C:9pt;margin-bottom%5C:0pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-size%5C:9pt;margin-bottom%5C:0pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EKnowledge, Skills and Abilities%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EWork requires exercise of considerable judgment in application and interpretation of policy, procedures, or practices to work problems.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWork requires precision in preparing material and recording data.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWork requires working knowledge of various types of equipment used in laboratory to which assigned.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-size%5C:9pt;margin-bottom%5C:0pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-size%5C:9pt;margin-bottom%5C:0pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-size%5C:9pt;margin-bottom%5C:0pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-size%5C:9pt;margin-bottom%5C:0pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWorking Conditions%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EHazards%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ELaboratory Setting%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-size%5C:9pt;margin-bottom%5C:0pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Verdana;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ESalary Information%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3ESalary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ESecurity%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEEO%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT 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.%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E