A Cell Biologist studies plant and animal life and conducts research to understand cells and cell systems. May teach cell biology or specialize in clinical research, cell culture, medical research and treatment, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or plant research. Directs research experiments and staff, operates specialized equipment and analyzes and reports research results.
Full Time 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 USTA 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 10/07/2023. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Salary Salary:
Up to $48,649 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent on additional grant funding. Hours per
Week Exempt Position:
40 hours per week. Required Application Materials Resume is required. Cover Letter is preferred.
Essential Functions Position Overview:
This position is for a research technician assist with in vitro ADME assays and in vivo PK studies in the Preclinical Pharmacology Core at UTSA.
Job Duties:
Execution of common in vitro ADME assays. Handling, dosing, and blood sampling of rodents for PK studies. Mammalian cell culture and oversight of cell line inventory. Sample preparation and analysis by
LC-MS/MS.
Data analysis and visualization using Prism Graphpad. Train and supervise students working in the Pharmacology Core. Required Qualifications Masters's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or related field. Experience in a laboratory research environment in biochemistry, cell biology, chemistry, or related field. 2+ years experience with mammalian cell culture, managing cell culture stocks, Western blotting, PCR, and electrophoresis. 2+ years experience with handling, injection, oral gavage, surgery, husbandry, and blood sampling of rodent species. An additional 2 years of experience may substitute for the Master's degree . Preferred Qualifications PhD degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or related field. Working knowledge of drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK) and its role in the drug discovery pipeline. Proficiency in data analysis and visualization using Microsoft Excel and Prism Graphpad. Experience with bacterial transformation, plasmid amplification and isolation, and mammalian cell line transfection. Working Conditions The primary work location for this position will be on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility. Additional Information 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. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent on additional grant funding. 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. To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/UTZ_CG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=10799&PostingSeq=1 jeid-2c3110a6f44b83489066151bff70d83c
