Stephen Ostermann

Research Technician I
Internal Medicine – Infectious Diseases

First job at UTSW: Research Technician I in Internal Medicine – Gastroenterology.

Best part about my job: I especially enjoy the people I work with and encounter every day at UT Southwestern.

Unusual memory: I was once bitten by a hamster in the Internal Medicine lab when I was moving it. I guess it didn’t like me being friendly, as I am with everyone I meet!

Recipe for success: I have been blessed with a happy, optimistic attitude and a helpful heart. I always have a smile on my face and find each new day at work to be a blessing, an opportunity to learn something new, and meet new people.

I’m really good at: Making friends. I collect friends everywhere I go! Between work, church, family, and community activities, it’s rare that I go somewhere where I don’t run into someone I know. I also love to bake and bring my baked goods to co-workers all the time.

Hobbies: I volunteer many hours each week at my church – St. Monica in Dallas – and serve various groups including the Knights of Columbus, the St. Monica youth group, and as an usher during services. I also love to bowl and go bowling regularly.

Surprising fact: I’m one of 16 children.