Research Assistant - San Antonio, United States - Trinity University

    Trinity University
    Trinity University San Antonio, United States

    1 month ago

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    Description

    Job Family Group:
    Staff


    Department/Office:
    Administrative Support 1 (Sandra Miller)


    Time Type:
    Full time


    Compensation:
    Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.


    Exemption Status:
    United States of America (Non-Exempt)


    Job Description:
    Assists a faculty member in conducting research utilizing nonhuman primates.


    JOB DUTIES


    Essential duties, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills.

    This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations may be made as required.

    Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.

    The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

    Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:


    • Collects behavioral and cognitive data from nonhuman primates.
    • Codes behavioral and cognitive data from video, conduct preliminary analyses.
    • Performs quantification of neurons and glia using microscopy and other methods.
    • Troubleshoots equipment necessary for collecting data.
    • Prepares summary reports of data.
    • Assists with preparing conference abstracts.
    • Assists with training and supervising undergraduate research assistants.

    ADDITIONAL DUTIES

    • Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and interacts with confidence, patience and integrity to provide professional leadership during emergencies.
    • Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.
    • Performs other duties as required.

    EDUCATION

    Required:
    High School Diploma or equivalent


    Preferred:
    Bachelor's degree in Biology, Neuroscience, Psychology or related field from four-year college or university.


    EXPERIENCE

    Required:
    None


    Preferred:

    • Experience working with nonhuman primates.
    • Previous experience working with laboratory animal research.
    * months of prior research experience.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES


    Required:

    • Ability to ethically conduct neuroscience research with nonhuman primates.
    • BA-level understanding of statistics.
    • BA-level of understanding of IACUC.
    • Good organizational skills.
    • Good time management skills.

    Preferred:

    • Processing of blood samples into serum and plasma.
    • Handling nonhuman primates safely.
    • Microscopy experience.
    • Good time management skills.
    • Ability to create abstracts/posters for scientific conferences.
    LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

    None


    OTHER REQUIREMENTS
    All jobs require a current Criminal Background Check (CBC).

    Requires clearance from Texas Biomedical Research Institute for access to their campus.


    COMPUTER SOFTWARE

    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft PowerPoint
    • Microsoft Windows
    • Microsoft Word
    • SPSS or R statistical package
    • ABET 2 software

    EQUIPMENT

    • Leica DM6 B research microscope
    • Nexio computer testing unit
    • Nonhuman primate testing equipment
    • Video recording equipment