Job Description

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 patients and employees. With over 20,000 employees, we are committed to continuing our growth with the best professionals in the healthcare industry. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you\'ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.

Experience and Education

\xc2\xb7 Master\'s degree with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience required.

\xc2\xb7 Bachelor\'s degree with major coursework in field of assignment and one (1) year research experience at level of Research Technician or equivalent.

\xc2\xb7 Two (2) years college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment and four (4) years research experience including two (2) years at level of Research Technician or equivalent.

\xc2\xb7 High school graduation or GED and six (6) years research experience to include two (2) years at level of Research Technician or equivalent.

Job Duties

\xc2\xb7 Performs more difficult scientific and medical research work in science area such as biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific field.

\xc2\xb7 Constructs, assembles, and operates laboratory equipment and apparatus.

\xc2\xb7 Records and evaluates data obtained from work assignments for use in scientific papers.

\xc2\xb7 Collaborates with supervisor or other research personnel in preparation of scientific papers for publication.

\xc2\xb7 Reads literature and confers with supervisor concerning procedures and implementation.

\xc2\xb7 Collects and organizes research data for project reports.

\xc2\xb7 May plan for, and provide working supervision to, work of Research Technicians or other laboratory personnel of lower grade.

\xc2\xb7 Work with individual labs in order to phenotype specific behaviors that are of interest to the investigators.

\xc2\xb7 Assist investigators in all aspects of rodent behavioral testing including design and execution of the experiments, as well as data analysis and interpretation.

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This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code \xc2\xa751.215, 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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