Research Assistant
- Location
- San Antonio
- Workplace
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
About this role
Under the general supervision of Dr. Mengwei Zang at UT Health San Antonio, provides routine technical assistance and performs assigned tasks in support of research projects on metabolic liver disease and aging. The PI’s laboratory focuses on nutrient regulation of lipid metabolism and identifying new therapeutic mechanisms for these diseases. Responsibilities include assisting with and conducting scientific experiments and research projects, including animal studies, and collecting, evaluating, and interpreting data from in vitro and in vivo studies.
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 a variety of scientific experiments and NIH-funded projects of collecting, evaluating, and interpreting data.
- Perform general laboratory maintenance, prepare solutions, and assist with equipment setup and maintenance.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Attention to detail by achieving thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
- Demonstrate the ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate the ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently within a research environment or laboratory schedule.
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, to include writing and preparing experimental protocols and result reports, and other official correspondence.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and other e-mail software.
Education:
- Bachelors degree in a basic science or related field is required.
Experience:
- None.
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture.
Benefits Overview
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.
EEO Statement
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
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