Research Assistant

UT Health San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Under the general supervision of Dr. Mengwei Zang at UT Health San Antonio, the Research Assistant provides routine technical assistance and performs assigned tasks in support of research projects on metabolic liver disease and aging. The laboratory focuses on nutrient regulation of lipid metabolism and identifying new therapeutic mechanisms for these diseases. The position supports scientific experiments and research projects, including animal studies, and the collection, evaluation, and interpretation of data from in vitro and in vivo studies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a basic science or related field.
• Attention to detail, thoroughness, and accuracy.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Ability to monitor multiple important and complex projects concurrently within a research or laboratory schedule.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including preparing experimental protocols, result reports, and official correspondence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and other email software.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine technical assistance and perform assigned and delegated tasks in support of research projects.
• Perform assigned clerical and technical duties related to animal studies in a research laboratory.
• Assist investigators and senior researchers with research studies, routine cell culture experiments and assays, real-time PCR assays, animal studies, and the collection of liver staining results and in vivo data.
• Perform routine tests under the direction of a supervisor, manager, or higher-level researchers.
• Assist with scientific experiments and NIH-funded projects, including collecting, evaluating, and interpreting data.
• Perform general laboratory maintenance, prepare solutions, and assist with equipment setup and maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level