UT Health San Antonio
Research Lab Tech-Assoc
UT Health San Antonio is seeking a motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented laboratory technician to join our biomedical research team studying aging and cancer. The successful candidate will demonstrate reliability, strong teamwork skills, and the ability to follow instructions carefully while completing tasks efficiently and precisely.
Job Description Under direct supervision, the technician will perform routine to moderately complex laboratory procedures, including mouse handling and husbandry, genotyping, tissue dissection, and molecular biology techniques such as Western blotting and qPCR. The position requires a strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
Full‑time or part-time positions are available.
Responsibilities
Mouse Care & Experimental Support Maintain and monitor mouse colonies, including weaning, tagging, and genotyping.
Assist with mouse‑related experiments, such as injections, behavioral and metabolic testing, and tissue dissection.
Molecular Biology & Laboratory Techniques Isolate RNA and protein from tissues or cultured cells. Perform molecular analyses, including qPCR and Western blotting, to assess gene and protein expression. Set up equipment and materials for experimental procedures or instructional activities. Prepare stock solutions and reagents as needed.
Data Management & Documentation Accurately document experimental procedures, results, and data using Excel or other software. Organize experimental data for analysis and reporting.
Laboratory Organization & Support Maintain laboratory organization, including ordering supplies and managing chemical inventory. Assist in preparing figures, reports, and presentations for publications and meetings. Conduct literature searches and organize reference materials. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Hands‑on lab experience and animal handling experience.
Ability to operate laboratory equipment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneDrive.
Capable of prioritizing tasks to meet goals and ensure product quality.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Reliable, accurate, detail‑oriented, and able to work collaboratively with others.
Education
High school diploma or GED is required.
Bachelor's Degree in a basic science is strongly preferred.
Experience
One (1) year of experience is required.
Must be willing/able to work with laboratory mice.
Required Skills One (1) year of experience is required.
Benefits Overview UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for employees working at least 20 hours a week with a minimum appointment of 4.5 months.
Medical – UT SELECT Medical insurance, free for employees, with coverage for dependents.
Dental – Three insurance plan options (two PPOs and one HMO). PPO plans allow any licensed dentist.
Vision – Fully insured Vision Care benefits with two plan options.
Disability – Disability Insurance for income protection.
FSAs – Flexible Spending Accounts for qualifying items.
Retirement – Eligibility for Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).
Time Off – Generous leave program including Paid Time Off, Illness Bank, Paid Family Leave, and holidays.
Discounts – Employees enjoy discounts on services, tickets, and gym memberships.
EEO Statement UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
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Job Description Under direct supervision, the technician will perform routine to moderately complex laboratory procedures, including mouse handling and husbandry, genotyping, tissue dissection, and molecular biology techniques such as Western blotting and qPCR. The position requires a strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
Full‑time or part-time positions are available.
Responsibilities
Mouse Care & Experimental Support Maintain and monitor mouse colonies, including weaning, tagging, and genotyping.
Assist with mouse‑related experiments, such as injections, behavioral and metabolic testing, and tissue dissection.
Molecular Biology & Laboratory Techniques Isolate RNA and protein from tissues or cultured cells. Perform molecular analyses, including qPCR and Western blotting, to assess gene and protein expression. Set up equipment and materials for experimental procedures or instructional activities. Prepare stock solutions and reagents as needed.
Data Management & Documentation Accurately document experimental procedures, results, and data using Excel or other software. Organize experimental data for analysis and reporting.
Laboratory Organization & Support Maintain laboratory organization, including ordering supplies and managing chemical inventory. Assist in preparing figures, reports, and presentations for publications and meetings. Conduct literature searches and organize reference materials. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Hands‑on lab experience and animal handling experience.
Ability to operate laboratory equipment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneDrive.
Capable of prioritizing tasks to meet goals and ensure product quality.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Reliable, accurate, detail‑oriented, and able to work collaboratively with others.
Education
High school diploma or GED is required.
Bachelor's Degree in a basic science is strongly preferred.
Experience
One (1) year of experience is required.
Must be willing/able to work with laboratory mice.
Required Skills One (1) year of experience is required.
Benefits Overview UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for employees working at least 20 hours a week with a minimum appointment of 4.5 months.
Medical – UT SELECT Medical insurance, free for employees, with coverage for dependents.
Dental – Three insurance plan options (two PPOs and one HMO). PPO plans allow any licensed dentist.
Vision – Fully insured Vision Care benefits with two plan options.
Disability – Disability Insurance for income protection.
FSAs – Flexible Spending Accounts for qualifying items.
Retirement – Eligibility for Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).
Time Off – Generous leave program including Paid Time Off, Illness Bank, Paid Family Leave, and holidays.
Discounts – Employees enjoy discounts on services, tickets, and gym memberships.
EEO Statement UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
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