Research Technician II, Schroeder Lab

Are you excited about biology research, and would like to join a team doing cutting edge work on the fundamental biology of the causative agent of a major human disease?

Job Summary

A Research Technician position is available in the Schroeder lab at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. The lab studies novel actin and tubulin proteins that span the animal kingdom, and the research includes doing fly genetics, tissue culture work, and evolutionary analyses. Additional information about the Schroeder lab and its research can be found at theschroederlab.org.

This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic student who wants to gain an intense research experience before pursuing graduate school. The ideal candidate is reliable, highly motivated, scientifically curious, organized, and able to work independently. Previous research experience is preferred.

Duties will include

Carrying out an independent research project.

Carrying out general lab maintenance duties.

Keeping a detailed lab notebook.

Participating in lab meetings, seminars, and journal clubs.

Preferred skills and abilities

• Solid knowledge basis from your major coursework.
• General chemistry: solution preparation for given molarity of solutes and pH.
• DNA technology: plasmid extraction; PCR; sub-cloning, agarose gel electrophoresis.
• Protein technology: expression, purification, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis.
• Microbiology: growth media preparation; growth and selection in solid and liquid media.
• Effective communication skills.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience required.
• Two (2) years college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment and two (2) years of laboratory experience at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent.
• High school graduation or GED and four (4) years laboratory experience to include two (2) years at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent.

Job Duties

• 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.
• To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

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.

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