Research Scientist Associate I-College of Sciences, Neuroscience Development & Regenerative Biology
Research Scientist Associate I-College of Sciences, Neuroscience Development & Regenerative Biology
Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Job ID: 13172
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Org Marketing Statement
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in cybersecurity, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation and the world. UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more https://www.utsa.edu/, on https://www.utsa.edu/today/ or on https://twitter.com/utsa, https://www.instagram.com/utsa/, https://www.facebook.com/utsa, https://www.youtube.com/user/utsaor https://www.linkedin.com/school/the-university-of-texas-at-san-antonio/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_university_admin%3BFcmdPCevQ7ebJE1xpIJlRw%3D%3D.
In 2024, the https://www.utsa.edu/today/2024/08/story/utsa-and-ut-health-san-antonio-merger-announced.html authorized UT System to begin integrating UTSA and UT Health San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.
Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 02/23/2025. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Salary Range: Up to $36,880 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.
Hours: up to 40 hours per week, non-exempt.
Required Application Materials:
• Resume is required.
• Cover Letter is preferred.
Essential Functions
Job Summary
Performs neuroscience research in the field of electrophysiology.
Core Responsibilities
• Successfully and independently acquire electrophysiology data including preparation of solutions and samples.
• Successfully perform data analysis and interpretation of results.
• Management and genotyping of mouse colony.
• Assist other team members in their projects.
• Train new personal in the laboratory.
• Contribute to manuscripts in the lab.
• Participate in laboratory meetings.
• Keeping accurate record keeping.
• Presentation of data in scientific conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in the field of assignment.
• One (1) year of related research experience to include:
• Experience performing electrophysiology experiments.
• Experience working with mice.
Preferred Qualifications
• Proficient in IgorPro and Mathematica.
• Previous publications using electrophysiology.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
• Ability to work with a team of graduate students, undergraduates, and postdocs.
• Knowledge of laboratory certification standards and processes.
• Knowledge of statistical data collection, editing, validation, and analysis techniques.
• Ability to develop technical reports and manuscripts.
• Ability to make evaluative judgments.
• Ability to establish data collection and management guidelines.
• Ability to provide technical advice, guidance, and support to professional staff in an area of specialty.
• Demonstrates good time management and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills for writing papers, reports, and bids and for giving presentations.
Additional Information
• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Working Conditions
Working Environment:
• Laboratory environment.
• Exposure to potential occupational hazards including toxic, biological, and chemical hazards within certain laboratory spaces.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Exposure to biological hazards.
• Exposure to combustible materials.
• The ability to work safely with chemical disinfectants, handle some unpleasant elements, and tolerate normal odors/airborne particulate matter of a rodent facility is required.
• Ability to wear PPE including laboratory coat, disposable laboratory coat, face mask, eyes splash shield, face shield, eye protection, head cover, disposable gloves, sleeve covers, shoe covers, rubber boots, and N-95 respirator.
Physical Demands:
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Reaching overhead, at or below shoulder level.
• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
This position will be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
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