What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician/Research Assistant position at The University of Texas at Dallas?
The Department of Neuroscience and the Center for Advanced Pain Studies at UT Dallas has an opening for a Laboratory Technician to join the Yousuf Lab.
This specific position will work on NIH grant funded projects that are aimed at understanding the mechanisms and treatments of chronic pain in preclinical models. The applicant should have experience working with rodents and performing behavior assays, surgeries, and dissections, and provide technical support for the laboratories. The applicant should also have experience with cell culture work with a focus on generating and maintaining primary cultures using rodent and human dorsal root ganglia. The applicant should also have experience in routine molecular biology techniques like Western blotting, PCR, immunohistochemistry and/or microscopy. Experience with bioinformatics or computational tools for biology is optional but highly valued.
This is an NIH grant-funded position, and continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funds; the position's salary is determined based on internal lab equity considerations.
Minimum Education And Experience
Associate degree with a minimum of two years hands on experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
Highly Preferred
Preferred Education and Experience
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Work Notice:
Work will be performed on-site and in person.
Travel
Occasional travel may occur to conferences or for training and research needs.
What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including:
Competitive Salary
Tuition Benefits
Internal Training
Medical insurance – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long and short-term disability
Retirement Plan Options
Paid time off
Paid Holidays All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.
Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
Important Message
This specific position will work on NIH grant funded projects that are aimed at understanding the mechanisms and treatments of chronic pain in preclinical models. The applicant should have experience working with rodents and performing behavior assays, surgeries, and dissections, and provide technical support for the laboratories. The applicant should also have experience with cell culture work with a focus on generating and maintaining primary cultures using rodent and human dorsal root ganglia. The applicant should also have experience in routine molecular biology techniques like Western blotting, PCR, immunohistochemistry and/or microscopy. Experience with bioinformatics or computational tools for biology is optional but highly valued.
This is an NIH grant-funded position, and continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funds; the position's salary is determined based on internal lab equity considerations.
Minimum Education And Experience
Associate degree with a minimum of two years hands on experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
Highly Preferred
Preferred Education and Experience
- Associate degree or equivalent with two years of hands-on experience in biology or a related field
- Technical knowledge of molecular biology methods (e.g. Western blotting, PCR, nucleic acid purification) and cell biology techniques (e.g. cell culture, microscopy)
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- This position provides an opportunity to lead and run experiments under the supervision of the PI
- Provide technical and research support for key laboratory personnel
- Responsible for the careful documentation of the experimental procedures and results they generate
- Help maintain lab equipment and SOPs
- Troubleshoot and address technical problems as well as summarize and present results
- Manage rodent colonies used for research experiments
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Motivation to learn and master new methods and techniques
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff
- Ability to record and report results with clarity
- Persistence, attention to details, and willingness to troubleshoot technical challenges
Work Notice:
Work will be performed on-site and in person.
Travel
Occasional travel may occur to conferences or for training and research needs.
What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including:
Competitive Salary
Tuition Benefits
Internal Training
Medical insurance – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long and short-term disability
Retirement Plan Options
Paid time off
Paid Holidays All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.
Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
Important Message
- All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
- The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.
