Research Assistant

UT Health San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

39d • Onsite

About The Position

An open, fully funded position for a research assistant is available in the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases at the University of Texas Health San Antonio (UTHSA). We are looking for an exceptional candidate with expertise in clinical research to join a collaborative team of clinicians, sponsors, and research team members conducting state-of-the art research on dementia. The position provides opportunities to work with Investigators conducting research on dementia as part of the South Texas Alzheimer’s Center. The candidate will work closely with the Investigators to coordinate and participate in a variety of clinical trials activities including recruitment, consenting, administering cognitive assessments, documentation, data entry, and quality control review. This position will be heavily embedded in our new Center for Brain Health which combines research and clinical care in one setting. The candidate will perform diverse research and administrative duties requiring sound judgment. The candidate must be self-motivated, independent in task completion, and comfortable accepting feedback and guidance from colleagues. The ability to work well in a team and excellent communication skills are a must.

Requirements

• Expertise in clinical research
• Self-motivated
• Independent in task completion
• Comfortable accepting feedback and guidance from colleagues
• Ability to work well in a team
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in a variety of clinical trials activities including recruitment, consenting, administering cognitive assessments, documentation, data entry, and quality control review.
• Perform diverse research and administrative duties requiring sound judgment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed