Laboratory Assistant

Title: Laboratory Assistant

Employee Classification: Laboratory Assistant

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-CBTS-Office of the Dean

Department: HSC-Physiology and Anatomy-302600

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate based on experience

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.  

Department Summary

The Department of Physiology and Anatomy is home to researchers with a wide variety of interests and approaches. The Department is truly integrative as all faculty are engaged in interdisciplinary studies that span molecular, cellular, systems and behavioral sciences, with strong traditions of excellence in the study of cardiovascular, renal and neural-humoral control systems. The research activities of many of our faculty and graduate students involve studies of normal physiology such as exercise and travel to altitude as well as pathophysiological states such as heart failure, hypertension, cardiopulmonary bypass surgery, diabetes, obesity and sleep apnea.

Position Overview

Our laboratory focuses on understanding mechanisms that cause cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure. We are passionate in our mission to advance cardiovascular health. As a member of our research team, you will contribute to exciting innovative studies that bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and clinical applications, all within a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment. Works in scientific laboratory settings helping with animal handling, preparing for experiments, processing biological samples, maintaining lab equipment, and cleaning up after experiments.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of hands-on experience in a basic science laboratory; or equivalent combination of education.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Previous hands-on experience in rodent related studies and assisting lab members with research related activities are required for this position.
• Experience with mouse handling and husbandry.
• Basic skills in small animal surgery, recovery care, injections and sample collection.
• Excellent organizational skills for maintaining laboratory supplies, equipment, solutions, inventories.
• Basic skills in mathematical computations, operation of computers and standard computer programs.
• Some experience with immunohistochemistry, western blotting and cell culture techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to train others.
• Ability to adapt and learn new techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Being punctual and arriving to work or meetings on time.
• Dressing appropriately for the workplace and maintaining good personal hygiene.
• Being courteous, respectful, and considerate of other lab members.
• Completing tasks and projects by the established deadlines.
• Maintaining a positive attitude in the laboratory.
• Preserving