Research Technician I, Biochemistry

%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EWith 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 %3Ca href=%22https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2022/july-us-news-best-hospital.html%22 target=%22_blank%22%3EU.S. News %26amp; World Report%3C/a%3E, 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%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EWorks under general supervision to provide routine technical assistance in performance of assignments requiring basic knowledge of fundamental techniques and practices related to particular field of science.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EThe Department of Biochemistry at UT Southwestern is engaged in vibrant interdisciplinary research at the interface of Chemistry and Biology. Research in the department is centered on understanding how both eukaryotic and bacterial cells function through mechanistic%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3Estudy of metabolic pathways, their catalytic enzymes and their regulatory processes using a range of tools including the development of chemical probes and molecular and biochemical approaches that fuel new discoveries.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EThe Dr. Jinfang Wang laboratory in the Department of Biochemistry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, is currently seeking a Research Technician to join our team. %26nbsp;The Wang Lab is dedicated to elucidating the dynamic mechanisms governing cytosolic%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3Eand mitochondrial translation (see our recent publication https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-71535-4). We accomplish this by integrating quantitative biochemical, single-molecule fluorescence biophysical, structural, and genetics approaches. The quantitative models established in our work will pave the way to understand how protein synthesis in either of the cellular compartments is dysregulated in human diseases and guide the identification of novel therapeutic targets.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EThis position is well-suited for a recent graduate (bachelor’s degree) who wants to gain more research experience before pursuing graduate studies. Experienced candidates are also welcome to apply. %26nbsp;When you join our lab, we prioritize your continued development into an independent%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3Escientist. We will work together to help you identify and achieve your goals and develop a plan to tackle an important question. We also will enhance your ability to think critically and communicate effectively, skills transferable to any career path. In these exciting, early%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3Eyears of the group, we are looking for people who are up to the challenge to help build our research group from the ground up.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EExpectations:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EBe self-motivated and excited about biochemistry, RNA, and translation.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EActive participant in lab meetings, including presenting their own data.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAssist senior lab mates with experiments and/or experimental analysis for most of each workday.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerform independent and guided reading into relevant topics for the project.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EKeep a strong lab notebook and communicate experimental plans/issues.%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EBENEFITS%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT 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:%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/benefits/#top%22 target=%22_blank%22%3ELearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!%3C/a%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3ECompletion of two (2) years of college or specialized training in histology, medical technology or relevant field or%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EHigh School Diploma including courses in basic sciences such as physics, chemistry, biology, etc. or GED Equivalent%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E1 year of experience as Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with Completion of two (2) years of college or%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E3 years of laboratory experience including two years as Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with High School diploma or GED equivalent%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EAssists in conducting experiments and working on research problems in such fields as physiology, bacteriology, tissue culture, chemistry, and other related fields by performing basic, routine, and least complex procedures as prescribed by supervisor.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAssembles and/or operates various laboratory equipment and apparatus.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERecords resulting data in accordance with established methods. Confers with supervisor concerning results obtained, and modifies procedures in accordance with instruction of supervisor.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ESecurity%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEEO%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT 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.%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E