Biomedical Research Assistant - Lab Data & Experiments

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio in San Antonio, TX seeks a Research Assistant to support basic science research in a laboratory setting, under minimal supervision. This role involves conducting experiments, collecting and summarizing data, and assisting with diverse studies.

Responsibilities include data collection, equipment setup, and maintaining lab operations. A Bachelor’s degree in basic science is required, with at least two years of experience.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and thoroughness in task completion.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints.
• Ability to monitor multiple projects concurrently in a research setting.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for official correspondence.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Lotus Notes/other email software.

Responsibilities

• Assists in conducting scientific experiments and research projects of high complexity, collecting, evaluating, and interpreting data.
• Assists investigators with studies, experiments and assays including data collection, solution prep, and equipment setup/maintenance.
• Performs database queries and organizes data into spreadsheets for research use.
• Supervises other Research Assistants by maintaining an orderly and efficient lab.
• Assists in inventory of reagents, supplies, and materials in the research area.
• Ensures proper maintenance of equipment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in basic science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Lotus Notes/Email

Job description

UT Health San Antonio in San Antonio, TX seeks a Research Assistant to support basic science research in a laboratory setting, under minimal supervision. This role involves conducting experiments, collecting and summarizing data, and assisting with diverse studies.

Responsibilities include data collection, equipment setup, and maintaining lab operations. A Bachelor’s degree in basic science is required, with at least two years of experience.