Research Technician Ii, Core Histopathology

Research Technician II, Department of Internal Medicine – Core Histopathology
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 one of the world’s foremost research institutions, UT Southwestern Medical Center is known for our life-changing research that has led us to 6 Nobel Prizes. With a research career in our esteemed Internal Medicine Department, you will be a key part of our multidisciplinary research facility with opportunities to work with leaders in patient care and medical research. The Department of Internal Medicine Team at UT Southwestern is dedicated to providing exceptional patient-centered care. We seek to advance Internal Medicine through interprofessional education, leadership, and scientific discovery. 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
UTSW is seeking a Research Technician II with excellent critical thinking skills to join the Core Histopathology team within the Department of Internal Medicine. This important role is responsible for performing routine bench histology in the Histo Pathology Core Lab. The role requires the incumbent to possess an educational background in Biology, Biomedical, or other Life Sciences and requires the incumbent to have continuous devotion to gaining practical experience in the art of histology while on the job. The incumbent shares tissue processing, embedding, microtomy and staining responsibilities with up to 10 other bench techs, and with training, the incumbent will take on specialized sectioning/staining responsibilities not performed by others in the lab.
Experience and Education
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor\'s degree with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience required. OR
Two (2) years college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment and two (2) years of laboratory experience at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent. OR
High school graduation or GED and four (4) years laboratory experience to include two (2) years at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent.
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.
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