Research Assistant

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

15h

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 role supports and conducts scientific experiments and research projects, including animal studies, and collects, evaluates, and interprets data from in vitro and in vivo studies.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Provide routine technical assistance in performing assigned and delegated tasks in support of research projects.
Perform assigned clerical and technical duties in animal studies in a research lab setting.
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 directions of a supervisor, manager, or higher-level researchers.
Assist in conducting 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 all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

UT SELECT medical insurance offered free for employees; family members may be added through payroll deduction.
Group term life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage.
Three dental insurance plan options through Delta Dental.
Two vision plan options through Superior Vision Services.
Disability insurance enrollment option.
Flexible spending accounts for qualifying dependent day care or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement options through TRS or ORP, plus voluntary retirement programs.
Paid time off of 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) based on years of service, with potential prorating in the first year.
Extended Illness Bank accrual of 8 hours per month, usable after one day of PTO is taken.
Paid family leave of up to 240 hours (6 weeks) after six months of consecutive employment.
12 set paid holidays each year.
Discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.