Research Associate

UT Health San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Research Associate performs technical or narrative research by designing and modifying research protocols and methodologies in collaboration with the primary investigator. The role plans and carries out experiments and studies, evaluates outcomes, and adjusts continued studies based on findings. It also involves presenting results in written and graphical formats, conducting topical and library research, managing project supplies, and preparing findings for publication. The Research Associate ensures compliance with institutional policies and applicable safety and ethics standards and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of molecular biology techniques, especially protein expression and purification from a variety of recombinant sources.
• Ability to adapt to evolving research requirements and learn and troubleshoot new approaches to solve key problems.
• 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.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes or other email software.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence.
• Bachelor's degree in a specialized field of study.
• Four years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with membrane protein expression and purification.
• Experience preparing samples for structural biology techniques, including cryo-electron microscopy (single-particle analysis and/or tomography) and X-ray crystallography.
• Experience with laser operation, alignment, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and implement research experiments according to established protocols to support project goals and produce high-quality scientific results.
• Conduct experiments and studies, assess outcomes, and adapt ongoing studies based on findings.
• Present data in organized, readable formats, including written reports and graphical summaries.
• Account for and order relevant supplies as needed, along with other project-related activities.
• Conduct library and topical research pertinent to projects.
• Write and prepare final papers supporting research findings and submit evidence for publication.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, rules, and regulations and applicable federal, state, and local safety and ethics standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time