Research Scientist

Socket.dev; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Paid time off

Holidays 12 per year

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a Medical Writing Specialist to plan, design and monitor scientific content for clinical and regulatory documents. You will manage writing of study protocols, statistics and reports, while coordinating research projects and refining methodologies.

The role requires strong communication, a Master's degree and at least two years of related experience, with extensive MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field is required.
• Two years of related experience is required.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, monitor and coordinate scientific content for clinical and regulatory documents.
• Manage and review medical writing of study protocols, statistical analyses and reports.
• Coordinate projects, refine methodologies and suggest quality improvements.
• Organize laboratory documentation and maintain biomaterials storage.
• Co-author publications and present at meetings; assist in obtaining funding.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project coordination

Scientific writing

Verbal and written communication

Education

Master's degree in related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Lotus Notes/email

Job description

Responsible for planning, designing, monitoring, coordinating, analyzing and producing scientific content for clinical and regulatory documents. Manages and reviews medical writing of study protocols, statistical analysis and study reports.

Responsibilities

• Develops, designs, and executes large and complex research projects, reviews progress, analyzes data and evaluates results.
• Formulates research methods and suggests options for improving quality; identifies potential problems and recommends and implements solutions.
• Consults with users to refine or adapt methodologies to fit research requirements; collaborates in development of new techniques and instruments.
• Organizes, maintains the laboratory, researches and recommends equipment and maintains documentation and storage of biomaterials.
• Co-authors/authors scientific publications; presents at meetings and conferences; participates in acquiring research funding including writing grant proposals.
• Manages and reviews medical writing of study protocols, statistical analysis and study reports.
• Performs 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, to include writing and preparing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence.

Education:

• Master's degree in related field is required.

Experience:

Two (2) years of related experience is required.

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence - advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Company Culture.

Benefits Overview UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

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 premier physicians including more than 100 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 employee and dependent coverage for both 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 you from working.

FSAs - Employees can enroll
in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) 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: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

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.