Research Technician II, Kelesidis Lab

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Texas, Dallas
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard (Show on map)
Nov 14, 2024
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 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. The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases is hiring a Research Technician II for the Dr. Theodoros Kelesidis Lab. This candidate will participate in research activities relat3ed to Infectious Diseases. The lab focuses on translational studies of immunopathogensis of viral infections and associated human diseases with a goal to develop novel therapies. The employee will participate in both clinical research activities and lab based research activities that will advance the research projects in the laboratory of Dr. Theodoros Kelesidis. Specific job duties will include performing laboratory procedures in cellular immunology and virology and support analysis and management data and performing molecular biology and immunology experiments in the study of the inflammatory and cellular immune responses in viral infections including but not limited to, HIV-1 infection and SARS-Cov-2 and review data. Candidate is expected to be fully independent (or require minimal training/supervision) in performing essential experiment techniques for the laboratory such as cell culture, process of cells, cryopreservation of cells, working with virus and animal procedures (anesthesia, phlebotomy, injections, tissue dissections). Expected to feel comfortable following upper-level biosafety procedures (including BSL3 biosafety level) related to working with biospecimens (blood, tissue, cells) from COVID-19 and HIV-1 infected patients. 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 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 Experience 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/GED JOB DUTIES 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. 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 Statement 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. 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!