Lab Technician / Research Assistant

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

S06575P

Position Title

Lab Technician / Research Assistant

Functional Title

Department

Neuroscience

Salary Range

$40,000, DOQ

Pay Basis

Monthly

Position Status

Regular full-time

Location

Richardson

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Open Date

08 / 26 / 2025

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled

No

Desired Start Date

09 / 15 / 2025

Job Summary

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)

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical Activities

Working Conditions

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.

Visit https : / / hr.utdallas.edu / employees / benefits / for more information.

Special Instructions Summary

Two (2) references are required.

Important Message

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the

ADA

Coordinator For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator

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