Research Assistant-Senior

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

Under minimal supervision, works in basic science research laboratory, operates lab equipment, performs experimental procedures, collects and summarizes research data. 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

• 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.

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 email software.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a basic science or related field is required.

Required Skills

• 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 8180
• Job Category Research
• Posting Date 10/06/2026, 07:53 PM
• Locations 0305 8300 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Organization M1510 - Neurology, M1000 - Dean Medical School, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center