- Assists in conducting a variety of scientific experiments and research projects of high complexity, collecting, evaluating, and interpreting data.
- Assists investigator or higher level technician with research studies, experiments and assays including collection of data, preparation of solutions and set-up and maintenance of equipment.
- Performs database queries of historical data and organization of data into spreadsheet for use in research studies.
- Supervises other Research Assistants by maintaining an orderly and efficient research environment.
- Assists in the inventory of all reagents, supplies, and other materials in the research area.
- Ensures proper maintenance of equipment.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Attention to detail by achieving thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
- 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.
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, to include writing and preparing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes/other email software.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in a basic science or related field is required.
Experience:
- Two (2) years experience is required.
This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a basic science or related field
- Two (2) years of relevant experience
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints
- Ability to monitor multiple complex projects concurrently in a research environment
- Effective oral and written communication, including preparing memorandums and official correspondence
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes/other email software
- Ability to maintain the security and integrity of the institution per Texas EO-GA-48
What We Do
UT Health San Antonio™, one of the country’s leading health sciences universities, is the leader in south/central Texas funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The university’s schools of medicine, nursing, dentistry, health professions and graduate biomedical sciences have produced more than 33,000 alumni. The $806.6 million operating budget supports four campuses in San Antonio and Laredo, and is the primary driver of its community’s $37 billion biomedical and health care industry. For more information on the many ways “We make lives better®,” visit uthealthsa.org.
