Research Technician II, Moe Laboratory

Research Technician II, Moe Laboratory

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Center for Mineral Metabolism and Clinical Research

In 1972, Dr. Donald Seldin had the foresight of a Clinical Research Unit in Dallas. He secured federal support and started a unit in Southwestern. Dr. Seldin learned of Dr. Charles Pak through Dr. Fred Bartter at the National Institutes of Health and Pak was brought to Dallas. This was the first formal Division of Mineral Metabolism in the country and Dr. Pak established the Federally supported General Clinical Research.

Pak's vision was threefold: 1. Focus on mineral physiology and diseases. 2. Maximize internal collaborations within Southwestern. 3. Emphasize recognition of paramedical staff who were under-appreciated. In 1994, the Center for Mineral Metabolism and Clinical Research (CMMCR) was established and in 2002, the Directorship was transferred from Dr. Pak to Dr. Orson Moe.

Shortly after in 2004, the Center was renamed to the Charles and Jane Pak Center for Mineral Metabolism and Clinical Research, and in 2020, the Center reached autonomous departmental status on UTSW campus. The faculty, staff and trainees continue their mission of clinical practice, scientific discovery, and education in an ever-expanding scope and depth in mineral diseases.

Job Summary

The Moe Lab is seeking a full-time Research Technician II to support our research projects. The Moe lab focuses on acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, mineral involvement in bone disease, and a variety of other mineral metabolism related disorders.

Position will assist with research related to the Moe laboratory and Mineral Metabolism and will be responsible for maintenance of the lab's animal colonies, preparing reagents for the lab, and performing lab tests under the direction of a senior lab member to include, but is not limited to, animal genotyping, western blotting, and preparing tissue sections for microscopy. Applicants must be reliable, a team-player, and have an inquisitive mind.

The position will be responsible for:

• Husbandry, breeding and genotyping of mouse lines together with associated record-keeping, and daily maintenance of metabolic research cages.
• Assisting senior research staff with metabolic studies, processing and archiving samples, and performing biochemical assays.
• Collecting and organizing experimental data.
• Ordering supplies and managing the inventory of chemicals, reagents and consumables.
• General lab upkeep to include maintenance of glassware and equipment.

Preferred Experience and Education

• Strong background in one of the major sciences - Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, etc.
• Animal experience (mouse) preferred, or willingness to work with animals.
• Strong computer skills

Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience required. or
• Two (2) years of college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment and two (2) years of laboratory experience at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent. or
• High school graduation or GED and four (4) years of laboratory experience including two years at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent.

Job Duties

• Performs routine scientific and medical research work in biomedical engineering, optics, and/or physics.
• Assembles and/or operates various laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Records research data in accordance with prescribed procedures, discussing results with supervisor.
• Assists in collection of data for project reports.
• Reads literature and confers with supervisor concerning implementation of new procedures.
• May plan for, and provide working supervision to, work of laboratory personnel of lower grade engaged in limited phase of research project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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