Lab Technical Assistant II, Molecular Biology

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! 

JOB SUMMARY
Work under general supervision to assist in technical work of research laboratory or project. This job includes performing routine, standard, and the least complex technical laboratory duties. 

Support research efforts of basic science laboratories by assisting them maintain glassware and process autoclave materials using institutional equipment.  Interact with laboratory personnel to communicate related guidelines and compliance information.

Lab duties for this position include: 1. Maintain and wash glassware for multiple PI laboratories within the Molecular Biology Department. 2. Operate all equipment in the prep room, including washers, driers, and autoclaves. 3. Maintain, oversee, and organize common areas in the department. 4. Perform basic, routine procedures as prescribed by supervisor. 5. Autoclaving biohazard material and keeping records. 6. Communicating guidelines and compliance information to laboratories. 7. Coordinating service calls and keeping Department Manager advised of service issues and status of repairs. Also, alerting user labs of service down times. 8. Order or ensure that necessary supplies are ordered and inventoried to maintain adequate stock. 9. Other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS
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!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or GED equivalent 
   

• Experience
  1 year experience in laboratory work as Laboratory Technical Assistant I, or an equivalent 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Prepares laboratory specimens.
• Assembles and operates standard laboratory equipment.
• Collects and records data which may involve arithmetic computations.
• Prepares standard reagents and culture media.
• Examines experimentally infected laboratory animals to detect and record symptoms associated with variety of animal diseases.
• Draws blood from animals by cardiac puncture.
• Prepares animals for surgery or intravenous injection.
• Prepares anesthetic agents and induces anesthesia in animals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

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.