Research Associate

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical – UT Health medical insurance

Dental insurance options

Vision care benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a research professional to design, modify, and collaborate with the principal investigator on protocol and methodology for research topics. Under general supervision, you will contribute to high-quality scientific results and prepare reports.

You will plan and conduct experiments, present data in reports and graphs, ensure compliance with safety and ethics policies, and assist in preparing final papers for publication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a specialized field is required.
• Four (4) years of experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and implement research experiments according to established protocols.
• Conduct experiments and assess outcomes; adapt continued studies based on findings.
• Present data in organized formats including written reports and graphs; manage supplies.
• Conduct library and topical research pertinent to projects.
• Write and prepare final papers to support findings; submit evidence for publication.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies to meet safety and ethics standards.
• Maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio infrastructure.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Lotus Notes/Email

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a specialized field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Lotus Notes

Job description

Job Description

Under general supervision, responsible for performing technical or narrative research by designing, modifying and collaborating with primary investigator regarding protocol and methodology of research topics.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and implement research experiments according to established protocols to assure high quality scientific results in support of project goals.
• Conduct experiments and studies and assess outcome; adapt continued studies based on the organization of findings.
• Present data in organized, readable formats including written reports and graphical summaries; account for relevant supplies and order them as needed and other activities related to each project.
• Conduct library and topical research pertinent to projects.
• Write and prepare final papers to support findings; submit evidence for publication.
• Assure compliance with institutional policies, rules and regulations to meet federal, state and local standards and codes pertaining to safety and ethics.
• Maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio infrastructure per Texas EO‑GA‑48.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes/other email software.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, including writing and preparing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a specialized field of study is required.

Experience

• Four (4) years of experience is required.

Required Skills

• Four (4) years of experience is required.

Benefits Overview

• Medical – UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 physicians including specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional coverage at group rates.
• Dental – Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
• Vision – Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
• Disability – Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non‑work related illness or injury prevents them from working.
• FSAs – Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out‑of‑pocket health care expenses.
• Retirement – Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before‑ or after‑tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
• Time Off – A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options: front‑loaded Paid Time Off, extended illness bank, paid family leave, and holidays. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week and have an appointment of at least 4.5 months are eligible for benefits.
• Discounts – Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.