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 assist in technical work of research laboratory or project. Performs routine, standard, and least complex technical laboratory duties.
This position supports 10 laboratories in the Microbiology Department performing the following duties: Pick up lab glassware using a rolling cart; use of high-tech glass washing/sterilizing machine, drying oven as well as autoclave, return glassware back to labs. Some pieces require hand-washing. Pick up biohazard waste bags from labs; autoclave waste and dispose. Coordinate service calls with contracted vendor for equipment issues or maintenance. Order cleaning/sterilizing lab supplies. Maintain cleanliness of the working prep lab space and the equipment.
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
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
- Education
High School Diploma or GED
- Experience
No experience required
JOB DUTIES
- Prepares laboratory specimens.
- Assembles and operates standard laboratory equipment.
- Collects and records data which may involve arithmetic computations.
- Prepares standard reagents and culture media.
- Examines experimentally infected laboratory animals to detect and record symptoms associated with variety of animal diseases.
- Weighs, positions, and performs pre-operative shaving of animals.
- Takes vital signs of animals.
- 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 Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO Statement
UT 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.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
Mar 07, 2025