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 provide routine technical assistance in performance of assignments requiring basic knowledge of fundamental techniques and practices related to particular field of science. 

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented individual with a positive attitude, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, clinical staff, and research teams.

This role requires flexibility, including occasional evening or weekend work to assist with research activities. The schedule includes rotating and overlapping shifts with another research technician.

Preferred Qualifications:

•             Fluency in Spanish is a plus

•             Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

•             Clinical experience or medical knowledge (e.g., scribing, patient care support) or prior research experience

•             Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems, such as Epic

•             Experience with Electronic Data Capture systems, such as REDCap or other clinical research databases

Key Responsibilities:

•             Identify, recruit, consent, and enroll eligible patients into clinical trials in accordance with study protocol and regulatory guidelines

•             Conduct patient follow-up through phone and in-person communication, in both English and Spanish

•             Collect, process, and manage biological specimens following safety protocols and operate various laboratory equipment and apparatus

•             Accurately enter and maintain patient and study data in Academic and Research systems and research databases

•             Assist with study initiation, device preparation, and research coordination activities

•             Provide support in clinical areas, including the operating room, for study-related procedures

•             Collaborate with team members and report to supervisory staff

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
  Completion of two (2) years of college or specialized training in histology, medical technology or relevant field or 
  High School Diploma including courses in basic sciences such as physics, chemistry, biology, etc. or GED Equivalent 
   

• Experience
  1 year of experience as Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with Completion of two (2) years of college or 
  3 years of laboratory experience including two years as Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with High School diploma or GED 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.

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
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.