Research Science Assistant I - Immunology Lab (Part Time, Temporary)

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 7835
Full/Part Time: Part Time

Department Marketing Statement
The Forsthuber laboratory has an opening for two part-time RSA I research positions during Summer 2022 (June - August) in an Immunology laboratory. Our laboratory investigates the causes of human multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases using tissue culture and animal models of these diseases. We are looking for two individuals at the master's level interested in participating in this research as members of a strong research team.

The RSAs will support the researchers working on these projects and participate in experiments. The positions will provide training in immunology, molecular biology, and cell biology methods, including flow cytometry, PCR, microscopy, cytokine assays, animal husbandry, lab management, etc.

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 UTSA Today or on Twitter, Instagram, 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 04/19/2022. 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: $15.18/hr

Hours per Week
Non-Exempt Position: 19 hours per week.

This is a non-benefits eligible, temporary, grant funded position with an expected ending date August 2022 and is contingent upon funding availability

Required Application Materials

• Resume is required.
• Cover Letter is preferred.

Essential Functions
Essential job functions include assisting researchers in the lab with their projects. Other critical job duties for this position include mouse husbandry, breeding, and genotyping of mouse lines critical for research projects. It is expected that the position will help with general lab support.

The RSA I will participate in research working with transduction of immune cells with viral vectors and investigation of the function of these immune cells in an autoimmune disease model in mice.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in immunological, cell biological, and molecular biological methods would be helpful but is not required. We anticipate that the GRA I will conduct some of the research studies independently.

Working Conditions
This position will be primarily located:

On Campus: Primary work location will be on campus

Additional Information
This is a non-benefits eligible, temporary, grant funded position with an expected ending date August 2022 and is contingent upon funding availability

• 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.