Research Science Associate II, College of Sciences - Department of Neuroscience Development

Research Science Associate II, College of Sciences - Departmentof Neuroscience Development & Regenerative Biology

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 16072

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information

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Salary Range : $40,326-$45,000 Commensurate witheducation, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type : Full Time

Posting Close Date : This position will remainopen until filled. At the discretion of the hiringdepartment, this posting may close once a sufficient number ofqualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials

• Resume is required
• Cover Letter is preferred

Job Details

Job Summary

The Silveira lab is looking for a Research Science Associate II to contribute to our research in neuroscience. This full-time, grant-funded position involves conducting experiments, analyzing data, onboarding new trainees, and supporting lab management. The role also includes supervising student researchers and collaborating across teams.

Candidates should be prepared to work on campus.

This is a grant-funded position, which may be extended or shortened based upon availability of funds and/or work.

Core Responsibilities

1. Contributes to the management of the laboratory, includingplacing orders and preparing solutions.
2. Successfully and independently acquire electrophysiologydata.
3. Successfully perform data analysis and interpretation ofresults.
4. Manages and genotypes the mouse colony.
5. Assists other team members in their projects.
6. Trains new personnel in the laboratory.
7. Keeps accurate records.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Vocational Training, or Apprenticeship ina related field.
• Three (3) years of related work experience.
  • Additional education may substitute for experience on a oneyear for one year basis.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the securityand integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per TexasEO-GA-48.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or PhD in Neuroscience or a relatedfield.
• Worked with animal models in a lab environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience working a laboratory
• Collaboration
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to work with a team of graduate students,undergraduates, and postdocs
• Ability to work with mice

Working Conditions

• Usual laboratory or office conditions. Sometimes requiresworking with hazardous equipment or materials.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to feel,reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Repetitivemotions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.Reaching overhead, at or below shoulder level.

This position will work primarily on campus.Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check.Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record(MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must beable to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States bytime of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative actionemployer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at SanAntonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for allindividuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, genderidentity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability orgenetic information, and veteran status. The University iscommitted to the Affiliation Program in compliance with allgovernment requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.