Research Technician II, Life Sciences

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Job Summary

The Histo Pathology Core Lab, an on-site wet lab located at UT Southwestern, is looking for a recent graduate to fill the Research Technician II role. The Research Technician II should have knowledge of Biology, Biomedical, or other Life Sciences along with a passion to learn. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a continuous devotion to gaining practical experience in the art of histology while on the job. This position will share tissue processing, embedding, microtomy and staining responsibilities with 10 other bench techs in the Histo Pathology Core. With training, the position will also take on specialized sectioning/staining responsibilities not performed by others in the lab.

Department Expectations

• Laboratory experience required.

• Assist with experiments in the laboratory including cell culture studies and working with laboratory mice.

• Able to operate basic lab equipment.

• Record data in required formats.

• Assist in preparation of research material for reports or publication.

Experience and Education

• Completion of two (2) years of college or specialized training in histology, medical technology, or relevant field and one (1) year experience as Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent. or

• Or High school graduation including courses in basic sciences such as physics, chemistry, biology, etc., and three (3) years of laboratory experience including two years as Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent.

Job Duties

• Assists in conducting experiments and working on research problems in such fields as physiology, bacteriology, tissue culture, chemistry, and other related fields by performing basic, routine, and least complex procedures as prescribed by supervisor.

• Assembles and/or operates various laboratory equipment and apparatus.

• Records resulting data in accordance with established methods in preparation of research material for reports or publication.

• Confers with supervisor concerning results obtained and modifies procedures in accordance with instruction of supervisor.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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