Research Technician II, Internal Medicine

UT Southwestern Medical Center

1 month ago

Dallas, TexasFull TimeInternal Medicine

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join UT Southwestern Medical Center as a Research Technician II – Internal Medicine in United States. WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion.

Key Responsibilities

provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees.

provide responsible technical assistance in performance of assignments requiring basic knowledge of techniqu.

provide working supervision to, work of laboratory personnel of lower grade engaged in limited phase of rese.

Benefits & Compensation

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UT Southwestern Medical Center in United States.

Key Skills

GenotypingMouse Colony ManagementPCRGel ElectrophoresisCell CultureData AnalysisScientific Paper PreparationAbstract Preparation

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in the field or equivalent education (Two years of college or High School Diploma/GED with substantial laboratory experience). Required duties involve performing routine scientific research, operating lab equipment, recording data, and conferring with supervisors on procedure implementation.

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Position Insights

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Internal Medicine position at UT Southwestern Medical Center is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Internal Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $275k, with the typical range spanning $210k to $370k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Dallas, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Genotyping, Mouse Colony Management, PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, Cell Culture, Data Analysis, Scientific Paper Preparation, Abstract Preparation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Internal Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Research Technician II will provide technical assistance by supporting clinical/postdoctoral fellows with research projects, primarily involving genotyping the mouse colony, performing cell culture experiments under sterile conditions, and analyzing data. This role also includes collaborating on...

Benefits package: PPO Medical Plan (No Cost for Full-Time Employee-Only Coverage), 100% Coverage for Preventive Healthcare, Paid Time Off, Retirement Programs through Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), Paid Parental Leave Benefit, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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