Research Associate

Under the general supervision of Dr. Mengwei Zang at UT Health San Antonio, conducts research projects on metabolic liver disease and aging, including developing and modifying research protocols and methodologies.

• Plan, design, and implement research experiments according to established protocols to assure high-quality scientific results in support of project goals.
• Develop, design, and conduct one or multiple large research projects according to the plan. Develop and implement technical methodologies, including molecular biology techniques such as PCR, real-time PCR, cell culture and transfection, and Western blotting.
• Maintain transgenic mouse colonies, including breeding, genotyping, establishing disease mouse models, drug administration, and blood collection.
• Conduct animal experiments and assess outcomes; adapt subsequent studies based on the findings.
• Present data in organized, readable formats, including written reports and graphical summaries as needed, and perform other activities related to each project.
• Write research progress reports and prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Assure compliance with institutional policies, rules, and regulations to meet federal, state, and local standards and codes pertaining to safety and ethics.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrate the ability to organize and coordinate multiple concurrent tasks within schedule constraints and respond to emerging needs in a timely manner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally, warmly, and sensitively with research participants.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage complex projects and maintain attention to detail in data collection and documentation.
• Assist in preparation of progress reports, manuscripts, and conference presentation materials, as directed by the PI.
• Conduct literature reviews and maintain current knowledge of metabolism, transcriptional regulation, chronic liver disease, and aging.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), as well as a willingness to learn study-specific software.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree degree in a specialized field of study is required.
• Master's degree in a specialized field of study is highly preferred.

Experience:

• Four (4) years of experience is required.