research assistant

research assistant San Antonio, TX

UT Health San Antonio
Full Time San Antonio, TX 10.56 - 12.04 USD Today
Job description

research

Job Summary:

In this role, research associate will be responsible for performing nucleic acid (DNA/RNA) extraction, quality control and various downstream applications using automated instruments for the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Disease Brain Bank. Under general supervision and through hands-on training, research associate will provide routine technical assistance in performing assigned and delegated tasks in support of the laboratory. Responsibilities may additionally include assisting or conducting a variety of scientific experiments and research projects of limited complexity, collecting, evaluating and interpreting data for clinical and diagnostic research.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


  • Attention to detail by achieving thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
  • Ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
  • Ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently within a research environment or laboratory schedule.
  • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, to include writing and preparing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and digital literacy/proficiency for learning new software programs.

Job Duties:


1. Handling human postmortem brain tissue.
2. Extracting nucleic acids using tissue homogenizer (bead mill) and Promega Maxwell automated nucleic acid purification system.
3. Quantifying amount of nucleic acid in a sample using a fluorometer.
4. Assessing sample quality through automated gel electrophoresis.
5. Performing gene expression profiling and digital spatial profiling using Nanostring Technologies instruments (nCounter Sprint and GeoMx DSP).
6. Provides routine technical assistance in performing assigned and delegated tasks in support of research projects.
7. Performs assigned clerical and technical duties in a research lab setting.
8. Assists investigator with research studies, experiments and assays including collection of data, preparation of solutions and set-up and maintenance of equipment.
9. Performs routine tests with direction from supervisor, manager or other laboratory staff.
10. Assists in conducting a variety of scientific experiments and research projects of limited complexity, collecting, evaluating, and interpreting data.
11. Carries out general laboratory maintenance.
12. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a specialized field of study is required. Master's degree is preferred.


Experience:

Four (4) years of experience is required.

research assistant
UT Health San Antonio

www.uthscsa.edu
San Antonio, TX
William L. Henrich
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
5001 to 10000 Employees
College / University
Health Care Services & Hospitals
1959
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