The Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases is looking to hire a research assistant to aid with biobanking and molecular biology techniques. Under general supervision, the candidate will provide routine technical assistance in assigned and delegated tasks in support of research projects in a BSL-2 laboratory setting. Responsibilities include assisting or conducting a variety of scientific experiments and research projects of limited complexity, as well as collecting, evaluating, and interpreting data for clinical and diagnostic neurodegeneration research. Previous BSL-2 lab experience is a plus.

• Attention to detail by achieving thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently within a research environment or laboratory schedule.
• Ability 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 Lotus Notes/other e-mail software.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in a basic science is required.

Experience:

• None.
• One or more previous years of laboratory experience is preferred.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

• Compiles patient data specified in the study protocols and provides general administrative duties in support of the research studies.

• Defines and manages project resource needs within specified timelines and budgets.

• Maintains research databases; prepares and submits individual study progress reports as needed. Experience with LIMS software is a plus.

• Assists in conducting a variety of scientific experiments and research projects of limited complexity, collecting, evaluating, and interpreting data

• Serves as a liaison with designated service providers to ensure successful deployment of protocol requirements.

• Provides routine technical assistance in performing assigned and delegated tasks in support of research projects.

• Assists investigator or technicians with research studies, experiments and assays including collection of data, preparation of solutions and set-up and maintenance of equipment.
• Follow industry standards and safety regulations.
• Assists with SOP generation
• Assists with laboratory ordering, including gathering informational quotes and preparing ordering lists.
• Carries out general laboratory maintenance. When needed, identifies and schedules service providers for necessary maintenance and repairs.

• Has experience with basic molecular biology techniques, such as nucleic acid isolation and purification, gel electrophoresis, genotyping, ELISAs, and PCRs. Experience with MSD, Quanterix Simoa, and Fujerebio Lumipulse systems is a plus.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.