Research Assistant (Part-Time)

Responsibilities

• Conducts behavioral experiments, which includes handling and caring for animals, administration of test substances, and collection of data.
• All experiments are done using approved IACUC protocols.
• Performs assigned technical duties in a research laboratory setting, including handling and analyzing data, preparation of solutions, and setup and maintenance of equipment.
• Carries out general laboratory maintenance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail by achieving thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
• Able to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Able to monitor important and complex projects concurrently within a research environment or laboratory schedule.
• Able to effectively communicate orally and in writing, to include writing and preparing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and e-mail software.

About the role

This is a part-time (

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a basic science/psychology/neuroscience field is required.
• Previous experience working with animals and/or in a clinical setting is a plus.

Skills

• None required.

Benefits

• Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction.
• Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
• Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
• Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
• FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
• Roth IRA - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).
• Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options: Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Holidays - 12 set paid holidays each year.
• Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

Pay

Details TBD.

Schedule

Part-time (