Research Assistant (Part-Time)

UT Health San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Research Assistant provides routine technical assistance on assigned and delegated tasks in support of research projects. The role assists with or conducts scientific experiments and research projects of limited complexity, and collects, evaluates, and interprets data for clinical and diagnostic research.

The position performs clerical and technical duties in a research or clinical laboratory, supports investigators and higher-level technicians with studies, experiments, and assays, and carries out general laboratory maintenance. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a basic science.
• Attention to detail, including thoroughness and accuracy across the areas involved in a task.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently within a research or laboratory schedule.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including preparing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes or other email software.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine technical assistance on assigned and delegated research-project tasks.
• Perform assigned clerical and technical duties in a research or clinical laboratory setting.
• Assist investigators or higher-level technicians with research studies, experiments, and assays, including collecting data, preparing solutions, and setting up and maintaining equipment.
• Perform routine tests under the direction of a supervisor, manager, or higher-level technician.
• Assist with scientific experiments and research projects of limited complexity, including collecting, evaluating, and interpreting data.
• Carry out general laboratory maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level