Research Scientist

UT Health San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

This is a Cancer Research Position. The Research Scientist is responsible for planning, designing, monitoring, coordinating, analyzing, and producing scientific content for clinical and regulatory documents. They will manage and review the medical writing of study protocols, statistical analysis, and study reports.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes/other email software.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, to include writing and preparing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence.
• Proficient in all standard molecular and cellular biology techniques.
• Master's degree in related field is required.
• Two (2) years of related experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D or equivalent is highly preferred.
• Four (4) years of related experience is highly preferred.
• Experience in tumor development in animal models is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, designs, and executes large and complex research projects, reviews progress, analyses data and evaluates results.
• Formulates research methods and suggests options for improving quality; identifies potential problems and recommends and implements solutions.
• Consults with users to refine or adapt methodologies to fit research requirements; collaborates in development of new techniques and instruments.
• Organizes, maintains the laboratory, researches and recommends equipment and maintains documentation and storage of biomaterials.
• Co-authors/authors scientific publications; presents at meetings and conferences; participates in acquiring research funding including writing grant proposals.
• Manages and reviews medical writing of study protocols, statistical analysis and study reports.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance offered free for employees
• Discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians
• Group term life insurance
• Basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Three dental insurance plan options
• Two vision plan options
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
• Voluntary retirement programs
• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days)
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks)
• 12 set paid holidays each year
• Discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership

What This Job Offers

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