Research Science Associate III or IV-College of Sciences, Neuroscience Development & Regenerati

Position Information

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Salary: Commensurate with education, experience, qualifications, and level hired.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 08/11/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

• Resume is required
• Cover Letter is preferred

The Barton Lab is seeking a Research Scientist Associate III or IV to join their reproductive developmental biology research group. Expectations for this full-time, grant-funded position include performing scientific duties with wide latitude for independent action and decision, onboarding new trainees, and assisting with oversight of laboratory functions.

This is a grant-funded position, which may be extended or shortened based upon availability of funds and/or work.

• Performs professional research, including performing experiments; gathering and analyzing data and samples; setting up/operating equipment.
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates detailed phases of one or more parts of a research project.
• Maintains Drosophila melanogaster and Mus musculus animals.
• Assists in development of experimental protocols, including devising new approaches to problems encountered.
• Maintains laboratory notebook and data files; assists with manuscript writing, grants and other documents.
• Trains, supervises, and mentors student researchers.
• Assists with reagent ordering, inventory management, equipment maintenance, and other lab management duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Assists in the development and design of plans for research experiments and projects.
• Prepares specifications and develops techniques. Prepares project proposals and field work.
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates detailed phases of research projects, including devising new approaches to problems encountered; conducts operations security reviews; and prepares progress reports.
• Oversees the supervision and training of student employees, interns, and volunteers; oversees staff using established procedures; and leads research teams in advanced multi-year research activities.
• Assists key members of research staff in solving specific problems encountered in projects.
• Assumes responsibility for acceptance or rejection of results achieved.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

• High School Diploma, Vocational Training, or Apprenticeship in a related field.
• Five (5) years of related work experience.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• One (1) year of related work experience.

• Three (3) years of experience working with Drosophila melanogaster in a research laboratory, including designing and implementing genetic crosses and microscope-assisted tissue dissections.
• Two (2) years of experience training, supervising, and mentoring student researchers.
• One (1) year of experience with each of the following: ordering reagents, managing laboratory inventory, maintaining…