Research Technician I, Mondal Lab

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 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. 

Preferred qualifications include:

•    Strong foundation in bioinformatics tools and workflow automation (Snakemake, Nextflow, nf-core).
•    Experience with machine learning applications in biomedical research.
•    Familiarity with genomic datasets, especially related to retinal and vision biology.
•    Proficiency in version control tools (e.g., Git/GitHub).
•    Ability to work independently while maintaining clear communication with supervisors and team members.
•    Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in data management and documentation.
•    Previous experience in academic or clinical research settings.
•    Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot computational workflows and optimize performance.

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
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EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Completion of two (2) years of college or specialized training in histology, medical technology or relevant field or 
  High School graduation including courses in basic sciences such as physics, chemistry, biology, etc. 
   

• Experience
  1 year of experience as Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with Completion of two (2) years of college or 
  3 years of laboratory experience including two years as Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with High School graduation 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Assists 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.
• Assembles and/or operates various laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Records resulting data in accordance with established methods. Confers with supervisor concerning results obtained, and modifies procedures in accordance with instruction of supervisor.
• 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 So