Research Technician II, Surgery

UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
Category Healthcare
Job Description
The Research Technician II will support daily operations and hands-on research in the Wang Lab led by Dr. Sam Wang (Department of Surgery). The lab focuses on developing new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for stomach cancer using mouse models, cell lines, and human patient tissues.

Requirements

  • Maintain mouse colonies
  • Perform PCR genotyping and record data
  • Assist with in vivo studies (tumor implantation, monitoring, testing therapies)
  • Perform molecular biology assays (DNA/RNA extraction, Western blotting, qPCR, IHC)
  • Support ongoing research projects and collaborate with team members
  • Manage inventory, procurement, and regulatory paperwork
  • Coordinate daily lab operations and equipment maintenance
  • Onboard and train new lab members

Benefits

  • PPO medical plan
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
  • Paid Time Off
  • 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
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