Research Assistant (Part-Time)

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

30d

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides routine technical assistance in performing assigned and delegated tasks in support of research projects. Responsibilities include assisting or conducting a variety of scientific experiments and research projects of limited complexity, collecting, evaluating and interpreting data for clinical and diagnostic research. Laboratory Maintenance: Regular maintenance of laboratory equipment, preparation of common reagents and media, autoclaving, inventory management, and biosafety compliance are critical for smooth day-to-day operations. These activities are time-consuming and essential for maintaining a safe and compliant research environment. Cell Culture Support: The lab conducts extensive mammalian cell culture work, including the maintenance of multiple cell lines, passaging, cryopreservation, and infection/transfection experiments. A dedicated technician will ensure consistent cell culture quality, prevent contamination, and maintain continuity during absences of primary research personnel. Assistance with Basic Experiments: The technician will assist in preparing reagents, running routine assays (e.g., Western blotting, PCR, immunostaining), and managing sample organization. This support will significantly increase productivity and ensure reproducibility of experimental results.

Responsibilities

Assisting or conducting a variety of scientific experiments and research projects of limited complexity
Collecting, evaluating and interpreting data for clinical and diagnostic research
Regular maintenance of laboratory equipment
Preparation of common reagents and media
Autoclaving
Inventory management
Biosafety compliance
Maintenance of multiple cell lines
Passaging
Cryopreservation
Infection/transfection experiments
Preparing reagents
Running routine assays (e.g., Western blotting, PCR, immunostaining)
Managing sample organization