Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 10373
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Org Marketing Statement
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property-for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online, on USTA Today or on TwitterInstagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
UTSA, situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.
Posting End Date
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 07/26/2023. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Salary
Salary Range: Up to $35,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.
Hours per Week
Non-Exempt Position: 40 hours per week.
Required Application Materials

• Resume is required.
• Cover Letter is preferred.

Essential Functions
Job Summary
Function:

• To perform entry level professional engineering and scientific research assignments related to a particular field of work.

Scope:

• Responsible for evaluation, selection, and application of standard engineering or scientific techniques used in routine research.

Duties

• Performs professional research and engineering assignments to include performing experiments; gathering and analyzing data and samples; setting up/operating equipment; and inspects minor fabrication, erection or assembly for conformance to specifications.
• Performs specified phases of research projects to include making and recording observations and measurements; compiles data; processes paperwork; maintain lab accounts; writes technical reports; and assists in the writing and editing process of grants.
• Culture and maintenance of pluripotent stem-cells and associated organoids.
• Perform immunohistochemistry and confocal microscopy.
• Prepares chemical compounds, reagents and culture media.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the field of assignment.
• One year of related research experience.
• Basic engineering or scientific equipment ordinarily used in college laboratory work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced courses leading to a Master's degree in the field of assignment.
• Two or more years of related research experience.
• Some knowledge of specialized research equipment.

Working Conditions

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

This primary work location for this position will be on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
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.

EO/AA Statement
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.