Research Assistant

UT Health San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Research Assistant provides routine technical assistance with assigned and delegated tasks supporting 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. Work includes assigned clerical and technical duties in a research or clinical laboratory and support for investigators or higher-level technicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a basic science or related field.
• Attention to detail, thoroughness, and accuracy.
• 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 environment 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 with assigned and delegated tasks in support of research projects.
• 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 in conducting scientific experiments and research projects of limited complexity, including collecting, evaluating, and interpreting data.
• Carry out general laboratory maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including free employee coverage and options to add family members.
• Group term life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage.
• Dental insurance plans.
• Vision insurance plans.
• Disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for qualifying dependent care and health care expenses.
• Retirement plans, including TRS or ORP for eligible employees, and voluntary retirement programs.
• Paid time off of 128 to 208 hours annually, based on years of service.
• Extended Illness Bank accrual.
• Paid family leave of up to 240 hours after six months of consecutive employment.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

What This Job Offers

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