Research Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a basic science or related field.
• Two years of experience.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when accomplishing tasks.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Ability to monitor concurrent important and complex projects in a research or laboratory environment.
• 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

• Assist with multidisciplinary research projects focused on infection, aging, asthma, and exercise.
• Assist in conducting complex scientific experiments and research projects, including collecting, evaluating, and interpreting data.
• Assist investigators or higher-level technicians with research studies, experiments, and assays, including data collection, solution preparation, and equipment setup and maintenance.
• Perform database queries of historical data and organize data into spreadsheets for research studies.
• Supervise other Research Assistants by maintaining an orderly and efficient research environment.
• Assist with inventory of reagents, supplies, and other research-area materials.
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment.
• Recruit participants, schedule and prepare study visits, and assist with supervised study procedures.
• Collect and document participant information; support biospecimen handling and labeling; and maintain accurate study records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• UT SELECT medical insurance offered free for employees, with family coverage available through payroll deduction.
• Group term life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance provided at no cost, with options to purchase additional coverage.
• Three dental insurance plan options.
• Two vision plan options.
• Optional disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible dependent care and healthcare expenses.
• Eligibility for the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan, with voluntary retirement programs also available.
• Front-loaded paid time off of 128 to 208 hours per fiscal year, based on years of service.
• Extended Illness Bank accrual of eight hours per month.
• Paid family leave of up to 240 hours after six months of consecutive employment.
• Twelve paid holidays each year.
• Discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.