Laboratory Assistant - Part Time

Texas Biomedical Research Institute•San Antonio, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Laboratory Assistant (part time) to provide basic lab support (70%) and assist with research focused on infectious diseases and host cell biology (30%) in the Schlesinger laboratory. NOTE: This is a part-time position scheduled for 20 hours per week. Duties include assisting with research on Mycobacterium tuberculosis-host cell biology as well as providing basic lab maintenance support.

Requirements

Required Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in biological/health sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong organizational skills
Self-motivated with excellent communication skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, GraphPad Prism, and other relevant scientific/data analysis software

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a Biosafety Level (BSL)-1 and/or BSL-2 laboratory
Experience in mammalian cell culture (primary cells and/or cell lines)
Experience handling bacterial strains
Familiarity with molecular and biochemistry techniques, including DNA and RNA extraction from cells, PCR and qRT-PCR, Western blotting, microbiology techniques, and tissue culture

Responsibilities

Cleans laboratory equipment such as teflon wells, serum tubes, and other laboratory glassware.
Operates and empties autoclaves, sterilizers, and other laboratory equipment in the course of routine laboratory maintenance work.
Prepares media, buffers and other basic chemical solutions.
Maintains various types of records relative to assignments.
Assists with inventory, re-stocking, and keeps supplies in order.
Helps maintain equipment as requested.
Performs some routine laboratory procedures relative to experience level. Procedures may include cell culture, isolating human cells, ELISA, RT-PCR, and Western Blot.
May assist with mouse breeding colony maintenance, mouse handling and genotyping sample collection.
Attends lab meetings, with opportunity to present research findings in lab meetings and local conferences.
May assist senior scientists on research projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for you and your family—including pet insurance options.
Competitive employer-funded retirement plan with 6% contributions starting on day one, increasing with years of service.
Generous paid time off, including 14 paid holidays and a paid Winter Recess (from the last week of December through New Year’s).
Paid time off for short-term illness and mental wellness, helping you take the time you need when life happens.
Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to encourage giving back to the community.
Paid parental leave to support you and your growing family.
Flexible work arrangements that support a strong work-life balance.
On-site medical clinic, wellness incentives, and prescription support programs designed to make care more accessible and affordable.
On-site fitness center and wellness programs to help you stay active and healthy.
Relaxed dress code so you can feel comfortable and be yourself at work.
Dynamic learning environment with professional development opportunities, mentorship, tuition reimbursement, and leadership programs to support your growth.