Research Assistant

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.

• 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.

• 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.