Research Science Associate - Lab Research & Data Analysis

The University of Texas at San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is seeking entry-level Research Science Associates I/II to join a campus laboratory environment. RSA I performs basic research tasks under supervision; RSA II leads and supports more advanced projects, with opportunities to disseminate findings.

The roles require laboratory experience or training, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work with students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required for entry-level research support roles.
• One to three years of related experience preferred; additional education may substitute for experience.
• Must be able to maintain security and integrity of university infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional research and engineering assignments including experiments; data collection and analysis; equipment setup and operation; and basic fabrication inspection.
• Assist with lab inventory, orders, and compliance.
• Prepare observations, measurements, data, and technical reports; support training of students on experiments.

Skills

Independent decision making

Collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Statistics

Reporting

Education

High School Diploma, Vocational Training, or Apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Teams

Job description

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is seeking entry-level Research Science Associates I/II to join a campus laboratory environment. RSA I performs basic research tasks under supervision; RSA II leads and supports more advanced projects, with opportunities to disseminate findings.

The roles require laboratory experience or training, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work with students.