Research Technician II, Radiation Oncology

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

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.

Our highly competitive benefits 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!

Works under minimal supervision to provide responsible technical assistance in the performance of assignments requiring basic knowledge of techniques and practices related to a particular field of science. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail‑oriented Research Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will contribute to projects aimed at understanding protein function and regulation using state‑of‑the‑art molecular biology and biochemical approaches.

The ideal candidate would be self‑motivated and possess strong initiative to problem‑solve and tackle experimental or technical issues. It is essential that the candidate pay close attention to detail, keep careful records of experiments and results, and demonstrate strong organizational, prioritization and time‑management skills. Adaptability to changing priorities and efficiency are also required. Candidates eager to learn in a fast‑paced research environment will be given the strongest consideration.

• Design and perform molecular biology experiments, including plasmid construction, cloning, and mutagenesis.
• Generate and characterize CRISPR‑edited cell lines for functional studies.
• Express and purify recombinant proteins using affinity and size‑exclusion chromatography.
• Perform biochemical and biophysical assays to assess protein activity, stability, and interactions.
• Conduct probe binding and fluorescence‑based assays (e.g., FP, FRET).
• Maintain accurate lab records, prepare reagents, assist with data analysis, and present findings in lab meetings.

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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

• 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

• 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
• 4 years of laboratory experience including two years at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with High School Graduation or GED equivalent

• 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 limited phases of research projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Security:
This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO: 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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