Research Assistant

uthscsa.edu; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a detail-oriented Research Technician I to support neuroscience research. Under supervision, you will assist with routine experiments, data collection and data interpretation, and help maintain lab equipment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a basic science, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with MS Office. On-site schedule is 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday, in San Antonio, TX.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and thoroughness in tasks.
• Ability to organize work within schedule constraints.
• Ability to monitor multiple projects concurrently.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Lotus Notes/email software.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine technical assistance in research projects.
• Performs clerical and technical duties in a research or clinical lab.
• Assists investigators with studies, data collection, and equipment setup.
• Performs routine tests with direction from supervisor.
• Maintains general laboratory operations and schedule adherence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a basic science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Lotus Notes

Job description

Under general supervision, provides routine technical assistance in performing assigned and delegated tasks in support of research projects. Responsibilities include assisting or conducting a variety of scientific experiments and research projects of limited complexity, collecting, evaluating and interpreting data for clinical and diagnostic research.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine technical assistance in performing assigned and delegated tasks in support of research projects.
• Performs assigned clerical and technical duties in a research or clinical lab setting.
• 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 routine tests with direction from supervisor, manager or higher level technician.
• Assists in conducting a variety of scientific experiments and research projects of limited complexity, collecting, evaluating, and interpreting data.
• Carries out general laboratory maintenance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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 e-mail software.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a basic science is required.

Required Skills

• None

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Job Info

• Job Identification 7492
• Job Category Research
• Posting Date 07/29/2026, 07:05 PM
• Locations 0305 8300 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift 8am-5pm Mon-Fri
• Organization M1510 - Neurology, M1000 - Dean Medical School, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center