Research Scientist

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

17d

About The Position

The Research Scientist plans, designs, monitors, coordinates, analyzes, and produces scientific content for clinical and regulatory documents. The role manages and reviews medical writing for study protocols, statistical analyses, and study reports. It also develops and executes research projects, supports research methods and laboratory operations, and contributes to scientific publications, presentations, and funding proposals.

Requirements

Master's degree in a related field.
Two years of related experience.
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 write and prepare memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence.

Responsibilities

Develop, design, and execute large and complex research projects; review progress, analyze data, and evaluate results.
Formulate research methods and recommend ways to improve quality; identify potential problems and recommend and implement solutions.
Consult with users to refine or adapt methodologies to research requirements, and collaborate in developing new techniques and instruments.
Organize and maintain the laboratory; research and recommend equipment; maintain documentation and storage of biomaterials.
Author or co-author scientific publications, present at meetings and conferences, and participate in obtaining research funding, including writing grant proposals.
Manage and review medical writing for study protocols, statistical analyses, and study reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

UT SELECT medical insurance offered free for employees, with options to add family members through payroll deduction.
Discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians.
Free group term life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage.
Three dental insurance plan options through Delta Dental.
Two vision plan options offering standard or enhanced vision benefits.
Disability insurance providing income if a non-work-related illness or injury prevents work.
Flexible spending accounts for qualifying dependent care and out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.
Retirement plan eligibility through the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan, with voluntary retirement programs also available.
Paid time off of 128 to 208 hours per fiscal year, based on years of service; prorated in the first year based on hire date.
Extended Illness Bank accrual of eight hours per month.
Up to 240 hours of paid family leave after six months of consecutive employment.
Twelve paid holidays each year.
Discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.