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Posted: 25-May-25
Location: Richardson, Texas
Internal Number: 29330
Posting Number: S06399P
Department: Bioengineering
Salary Range: Up to $42,000 DOQ
Pay Basis: Monthly
Position Status: Regular full-time
Location: Richardson
Job Description:
The Cao at UT Dallas is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Technician to join our lab focused on molecular and developmental biology. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a strong background in biological sciences who are enthusiastic about contributing to cutting-edge research. The Cao Laboratory utilizes and develops cutting-edge single cell omics, genetic, imaging and bioinformatic tools to develop innovative models and investigate on lineages commitment, cell type evolution and cell-cell interactions (e.g. Cao et al., Nature 2019; Lemaire et al., Science Advances, 2021; Chen et al., Plos Biology, 2022). Our research aims to elucidate gene regulatory grammar in embryogenesis and cancer development (please visit https://labs.utdallas.edu/caolab for more details).
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in one of the basic sciences; Two years experience in scientific or experimental research work; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- The candidate should have a bachelor or master's degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Developmental Biology, or a related field.
- Extensive hands-on experience with cloning, plasmid work, CRISPR, and reporter assays
- Familiarity with Cre-LoxP systems or CRISPR/Cas9 and fluorescent imaging techniques is strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, troubleshoot experiments, and maintain detailed records
- Strong motivation, excellent organizational skills, and a proactive mindset are essential
- Priority will be given to candidates who are considering pursuing a Ph.D. and have imaging experience
- The candidates should have some experience in study design and/coordination.
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.
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.
About The University of Texas at Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas is an innovative institution in the heart of North Texas on the path to achieving Tier One national research university status.UT Dallas has grown since its founding in 1969 to include 132 degree programs, with cutting-edge curricula serving a variety of undergraduate and graduate student interests.The University continues its original commitment to providing some of the state's most-lauded science and engineering programs and has also gained prominence for a breadth of educational paths, from criminology to biomedical engineering to arts and technology.The wealth of learning resources available to UT Dallas students is the result of a concentrated effort to attract the top minds on both ends of the classroom relationship. Joining the faculty's Nobel laureate and four National Academies members since 2005 are more than 200 tenure and tenure-track professors hailing from the world's best colleges, including Harvard, MIT, Cambridge and Columbia University. In addition, UT Dallas is home to more than 50 centers, labs and institutes that facilitate research and opportunities for hands-on learning. Students, meanwhile, arrive at UT Dallas well-prepared ...to succeed in higher education: In 2011, nearly 39 percent of freshmen ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class, and 75 percent ranked in the top 25 percent.With an eye on building a future as bright as its beginnings, UT Dallas will continue its push to attain Tier One research university status and produce graduates who are well-equipped to succeed professionally.
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