Research Technician I, Wang Lab

Research Technician I, Biochemistry, Wang Lab

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The Department of Biochemistry

The Department of Biochemistry at UT Southwestern is engaged in vibrant interdisciplinary research at the interface of Chemistry and Biology. Research in the department is centered on understanding how both eukaryotic and bacterial cells function through mechanistic study of metabolic pathways, their catalytic enzymes and their regulatory processes using a range of tools including the development of chemical probes and molecular and biochemical approaches that fuel new discoveries.

The Dr. Jinfang Wang laboratory in the Department of Biochemistry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, is currently seeking a Research Technician to join our team. The Wang Lab is dedicated elucidating the dynamic mechanisms governing cytosolic and mitochondrial translation. We accomplish this by integrating quantitative biochemical, single-molecule fluorescence biophysical, structural, and genetics approaches. The quantitative models established in our work will pave the way to understand how protein synthesis in either of the cellular compartments is dysregulated in human diseases and guide the identification of novel therapeutic targets.

Job Summary

This position is well-suited for a recent graduate (bachelor's degree) who wants to gain more research experience before pursuing graduate studies. Experienced candidates are also welcome to apply.

When you join our lab, we prioritize your continued development into an independent scientist. We will work together to help you identify and achieve your goals and develop a plan to tackle an important question. We also will enhance your ability to think critically and communicate effectively, skills transferable to any career path. In these exciting, early years of the group, we are looking for people who are up to the challenge to help build our research group from the ground up.

Expectations:

• Be self-motivated and excited about biochemistry, RNA, and translation.
• Active participant in lab meetings, including presenting their own data.
• Perform experiments and/or experimental analysis for most of each workday.
• Perform independent and guided reading into relevant topics for the project.
• Keep a strong lab notebook and communicate experimental plans/issues.
• Would like for candidate to be a member of the lab for 2-3 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in biochemistry, biophysics, biology, or a related discipline in a laboratory environment.
• Interested in basic or curiosity-driven biological science research, particularly using biochemical approaches.
• Willing to learn and grow as a scientist.
• Willing to interact with all levels of staff and contribute positively to the lab environment.

Experience and Education

• Completion of two (2) years of college or specialized training in histology, medical technology, or relevant field and one (1) year experience as Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent. OR
• High school graduation including courses in basic sciences such as physics, chemistry, biology, etc., and three (3) years of laboratory experience including two years as Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent..

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.

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