Research Associate
University Of The, Inc.arnate Word
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University of the Incarnate Word seeks a Research Associate to support faculty-led research in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. You will operate and maintain instrumentation, coordinate activities, and contribute to teaching and training of students under faculty direction.
You will troubleshoot experiments, ensure data integrity, and assist with compliance and study protocols while collaborating with diverse researchers. This is a full-time, on-site position with institutional funding.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and data-management systems.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interaction with PIs, faculty, students, and technical personnel.
- Excellent knowledge of laboratory sciences including animal research, cell culture, chemistry-based methods, and safety regulations.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills to support multiple concurrent projects.
- Ability to understand procedures and experiments within formal training and willingness to learn new techniques and instrumentation.
- Ability to train, mentor, and provide functional supervision of students and research personnel on equipment use and best practices.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while supporting diverse research needs and engaging with individuals from varied backgrounds.
Responsibilities
- Perform experiments across diverse research settings under faculty guidance.
- Communicate with PIs regarding project timelines, expectations, and progress.
- Manage multiple concurrent research projects.
- Mentor, monitor and supervise students and research personnel for productivity and safety.
- Coordinate day-to-day activities of research personnel executing study protocols.
- Train users on laboratory instruments and maintain training logs.
- Plan, initiate, and implement study protocols, operating procedures, and data collection processes.
- Independently troubleshoot experiments and ensure data integrity.
- Oversee data management to ensure high-quality results.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment (LC-MS, microtome, spectrophotometers, microscopes, incubators).
- Maintain supply inventories and obtain procurement quotes as needed.
- Participate in instruction of team-taught laboratory courses.
- Document research-related correspondence and equipment communication.
- Collaborate with faculty and student researchers.
- Assist with posters, manuscripts, grant writing, and related scholarly activities.
- Engage in professional development, seminars, and workshops.
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Research Associate
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
The Research Associate is responsible for assisting in faculty-led research, operating and maintaining scientific instrumentation, coordinating research activities, contributing to the teaching and training of students and research personnel, and ensuring compliance with research regulations and procedures for the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The role exercises independent judgment in troubleshooting experiments, supporting data integrity, and assisting with compliance‑related procedures under faculty direction. The Research Associate reports to the Assistant Dean/Chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Note that this position is institutional funded, not dependent on grant-funding.
- UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.
- Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents.
- Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution.
- We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.
- Perform experiments across diverse research settings (animal studies, cell culture, chemistry) under faculty guidance.
- Communicate effectively with PIs regarding project timelines, expectations, and progress.
- Manage multiple concurrent research projects.
- Mentor, monitor and provide functional supervision of students and research personnel to ensure productivity, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate and oversee day‑to‑day activities of research personnel executing study protocols.
- Train student, faculty, and external research users on proper operation and care of laboratory instruments; maintain training logs.
- Plan, initiate, and implement research study protocols, operating procedures, and data collection processes.
- Independently troubleshoot experiments, resolve laboratory issues, and ensure data integrity.
- Oversee data management to ensure high‑quality, timely, and well‑organized results.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment (e.g., LC‑MS, microtome, spectrophotometers, microscopes, incubators).
- Maintain supply inventories and obtain procurement quotes as needed.
- Participate in instruction of team‑taught laboratory courses.
- Document research‑related correspondence and equipment communication.
- Collaborate and communicate with faculty and student researchers.
- Assist with posters, manuscripts, grant writing, and related scholarly activities.
- Engage in professional development, seminars, and workshops to maintain current scientific practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and related administrative or data‑management systems.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interaction with PIs, faculty, students, and technical personnel.
- Excellent knowledge of laboratory sciences, including animal research, cell culture, chemistry‑based methods, and research protocol/safety regulations.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and time‑management skills to support multiple concurrent projects.
- Ability to understand and perform procedures and experiments within areas of formal training, and willingness to learn new techniques and instrumentation.
- Ability to train, mentor, and provide functional supervision of students and research personnel, on equipment use and laboratory best practices.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while supporting diverse research needs and engaging effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
- Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA .
Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Science or a related field.
At least two (2) years of experience in a scientific research laboratory.
MS. in Biology, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
None specified.
Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with flexibility and/or extended hours as needed to meet departmental goals. Some flexibility in schedule necessary due to nature of experiments.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs of research equipment or supplies.
- Ability to reach overhead, bend, and squat to retrieve laboratory materials.
- Ability to climb stools and/or ladders to reach top shelves.
- Dexterity to use laboratory equipment and tools.
Posting Number AS2292PO
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Type Full Time
Job Category Administrator (exempt)
Desired Start Date 10/01/2026
Position End Date (if temporary)
Reports to Assistant Dean and Chair for Pharmaceutical Sciences
Salary $45,000 - $52,000 Annualized
Open Date 08/05/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
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UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).
This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.
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- * Do you have at least a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Science or a related field?
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- * How many years of experience do you have working in a scientific research laboratory?
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