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

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the management of the laboratory, including placing orders and preparing solutions.
• Successfully and independently acquire electrophysiology data.
• Successfully perform data analysis and interpretation of results.
• Manages and genotypes the mouse colony.
• Assists other team members in their projects.
• Trains new personnel in the laboratory.
• Keeps accurate records.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

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

Skills

• 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

Pay

$40,326-$45,000

Schedule

Full Time

Working Conditions

• Usual laboratory or office conditions.