Research Core Facility Technologist-Senior

UT Health San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The UT Health San Antonio/Mays Cancer Center Flow Cytometry Shared Resource (FCSR) is seeking a highly motivated, responsible and organized individual to join our fast-paced core to support the cutting-edge research at UT Health SA. This is a full-time position. The Research Core Facility Technologist-Sr will be facilitating other technologists in maintaining the flow cytometry instrumentation, applications and training users. The qualified candidate will be required to perform daily Q/C and routine testing on all the cell analyzers and sorters. The candidate must be proficient in cell analysis, cell sorting and data analysis. Will also assist with record keeping and help order and maintain an inventory of supplies.
The Research Core Facility Technologist-Sr will demonstrate general lab skills in a research environment, excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills required to assist a large research community. This position reports directly to the Flow Cytometry Core Facility Director.

Requirements

• General lab skills in a research environment
• Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills required to assist a large research community

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the flow cytometry instrumentation
• Maintaining flow cytometry applications
• Training users
• Perform daily Q/C and routine testing on all the cell analyzers and sorters
• Cell analysis
• Cell sorting
• Data analysis
• Assist with record keeping
• Help order and maintain an inventory of supplies

Benefits

• UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
• Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
• Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
• Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
• Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
• FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
• Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
• Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options: Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire. Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken. Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment. Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
• Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed