The University of Texas at Dallas
Lab Technician/Research Assistant
🇺🇸 Richardson, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $40K
💻 Research
🗓️ August 27th, 2025
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The University of Texas at Dallas is hiring a Lab Technician/Research Assistant to support NIH grant-funded research on chronic pain mechanisms and treatments in the Neuroscience Department's Yousuf Lab. The role requires conducting rodent-based experiments, including behavioral assays, surgeries, and cell culture techniques, as well as applying molecular biology methods and optionally bioinformatics tools.
Highlights
- Conduct experiments under PI supervision focused on chronic pain research using rodent preclinical models.
- Perform rodent behavioral assays, surgeries, dissections, and manage rodent colonies.
- Maintain and generate primary cultures from rodent and human dorsal root ganglia.
- Utilize molecular biology techniques such as Western blotting, PCR, immunohistochemistry, and microscopy.
- Experience with bioinformatics or computational biology tools is highly recommended.
- Requires an Associate degree with at least two years of hands-on experience or equivalent education and experience.
- Salary around $40,000 per year, paid monthly.
- Must maintain security integrity related to critical infrastructure as per Texas Business and Commerce Code.
- Position funded by NIH grant; continued employment depends on funding availability.
- Work is performed on-site; occasional travel to conferences or training may be required.
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Lab Technician/Research Assistant
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Two (2) references are required.
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 Lead and conduct experiments under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) Provide technical and research support to key laboratory personnel Accurately document experimental procedures and results Assist with the maintenance of laboratory equipment and standard operating procedures (SOPs) Troubleshoot technical issues, summarize findings, and present results Manage rodent colonies used in research experiments Perform other duties as assigned
Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong motivation to learn and master new methods and techniques Excellent communication skills and ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff Proficiency in recording and reporting results with clarity Persistence, strong attention to detail, and willingness to troubleshoot technical challenges
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.
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 Lead and conduct experiments under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) Provide technical and research support to key laboratory personnel Accurately document experimental procedures and results Assist with the maintenance of laboratory equipment and standard operating procedures (SOPs) Troubleshoot technical issues, summarize findings, and present results Manage rodent colonies used in research experiments Perform other duties as assigned
Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong motivation to learn and master new methods and techniques Excellent communication skills and ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff Proficiency in recording and reporting results with clarity Persistence, strong attention to detail, and willingness to troubleshoot technical challenges
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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800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418
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Richardson,
TX 75080-3021
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