Research Technician II, Pharmacology

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Works under minimal supervision to provide responsible technical assistance in performance of assignments requiring basic knowledge of techniques and practices related to particular field of science.

This position is identified to support a research laboratory in the Department of Pharmacology, led by Dr. Boyuan Wang. The Wang Lab combines synthetic chemistry and biophysics approaches to elucidate mechanisms underlying signal transduction in bacteria and mammalian cells. The RTII will be under direct supervision of Dr. Wang and to perform experiments in the field of molecular biology, protein chemistry and biochemistry. This will include making measurements and recording data, which will be used in reports and publications. The RTII will additionally assist with lab organization including safety compliance, waste disposal, supply ordering and receiving, reagent maintenance, as well as participating in regular laboratory meetings and events.
Experimental techniques to be conducted will include:
General chemistry: solution preparation at given solute concentrations and pH.
DNA technology: plasmid extraction; PCR; sub-cloning, agarose gel electrophoresis.
Protein biochemistry: expression and purification of recombinant proteins; polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis.
Microbiology: growth media preparation; growth and selection in solid and liquid media.
Solid-phase peptide synthesis: operation and maintenance of an automated peptide synthesizer and HPLC-MS, TFA cleavage and work-up;
Protein chemistry: protein ligation, conjugation and refolding.
The RTII will receive training from Dr. Wang and senior lab members for all above-listed techniques and is expected to master them within three months since the first day of his/her employment. Once this is achieved, we offer flexibility regarding how the RTII participate our research, from joining existing projects to starting a new project of their own. All three Wang Lab RTII alumni left with authorships in peer-reviewed publications and admissions to PhD or MD programs.
Ideal candidate will have solid knowledge basis from major coursework and effective communication skills. Two or more year committment highly recommended.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Ideal candidate will have solid knowledge basis from major coursework and effective communication skills.
• Two or more year committment highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine scientific and medical research work in science area such as biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific field.
• 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 phase of research project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level