Lab Technician/Research Assistant

The Department of Neuroscience and the Center for Advanced Pain Studies at UT Dallas is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the Yousuf Lab.

This position focuses on NIH grant-funded projects aimed at understanding the mechanisms and treatments of chronic pain using preclinical models. The ideal candidate will have experience working with rodents, including performing behavioral assays, surgeries, and dissections. Additionally, experience with cell culture, particularly generating and maintaining primary cultures from rodent and human dorsal root ganglia, is required. Proficiency in routine molecular biology techniques such as Western blotting, PCR, immunohistochemistry, and microscopy is also expected. Experience with bioinformatics or computational biology tools is highly recommended, though not required.
This is an NIH grant-funded position, and continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funds.

Minimum Education and Experience

Associate degree with a minimum of two years hands on experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Preferred Education and Experience

Highly Preferred:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related field
• 2+ years of hands-on laboratory experience
• Technical proficiency in molecular biology methods (e.g., Western blotting, PCR, nucleic acid purification) and cell biology techniques (e.g., cell culture, microscopy)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct experiments under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI)
• Provide technical and research support to key laboratory personnel
• Accurately document experimental procedures and results
• Assist with the maintenance of laboratory equipment and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Troubleshoot technical issues, summarize findings, and present results
• Manage rodent colonies used in research experiments
• Perform other duties as assigned

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong motivation to learn and master new methods and techniques
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff
• Proficiency in recording and reporting results with clarity
• Persistence, strong attention to detail, and willingness to troubleshoot technical challenges

Additional Information

Work Notice:
Work will be performed on-site and in person.
Travel:
Occasional travel may occur to conferences or for training and research needs.

What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including:
Competitive Salary
Tuition Benefits
Internal Training
Medical insurance including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long and short-term disability
Retirement Plan Options
Paid time off
Paid Holidays All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities , including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

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