Research Technician - SANCHEZ Lab

Overview

The Research Technician will be responsible for light administrative aspects of running the laboratory (scheduling, record-keeping, etc) and be actively involved in laboratory research (molecular biology, biochemistry, and collaboration with mass spectrometry professionals) under the supervision of the principal investigator. Excellent judgment and problem solving skills are required for triaging solutions, identifying and executing troubleshooting efforts, and planning equipment and resource use.

Expertise with basic molecular biology techniques and working with mice is highly desirable.

This is a grant funded position, and continued employment is contingent on the availability of funds.

Interested candidates should apply via the university website and submit the following:

• Curriculum Vitae (preferred) or Resume
• Two letters of reference
• Copies of any published scientific works

Requires High School graduation or equivalent and six months of experience in scientific research work. Working knowledge of the various types of equipment in use in the laboratory to which assigned. Extreme accuracy in preparing materials and recording data. Normal laboratory conditions. Sometimes requires working with hazardous equipment and materials or in hazardous environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science.
• 2 or more years of related work experience and/or training. Experience gained in a relevant topic as a student will be considered.
• Knowledge of tissue and cell culture maintenance.
• Intermediate level ability with MS Office (Word, Excel, Power point) and other required software programs.
• Candidates with strong background in performing molecular and cellular assays will be preferred (i.e. flow cytometry, molecular cloning, Western Immunoblotting, PCR and qPCR).

An interest in independent research projects, including authorship on publications and presentation at national conferences, can be arranged if desired.

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

• Ability to conduct research activities and make decisions according to ethical standards.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of general laboratory procedures, basic safety precautions, and laboratory equipment.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Willingness to work with collaborators on mass spectrometry data acquisition and analysis.

Serve as quality control monitor for the lab: maintain accurate laboratory documentation.

Supervise laboratory personnel, including students and interns. Work closely with admin and staff to resolve issues, and constantly strive to improve the overall efficiency of lab operations.

Coordinate research projects, including those involving several collaborating laboratories at UT Dallas and outside institutions.

Coordinate, delegate, and if necessary perform all phases of working with and maintaining the tissue and cell culture samples required for Sanchez Lab research.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions are as described by the employing unit.

UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fosters an employee-friendly work environment and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Internal training and development opportunities
• Medical insurance – 100% paid employee-only coverage for full-time employees
• Vision insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability coverage
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays

All UT Dallas employees also have access to a variety of professional development resources, including memberships to Academic Impressions, Linked In Learning, and participation in the UT Dallas Bright…