Research Scientist

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health institution in San Antonio as a Research Scientist, where you will manage complex research projects and contribute to the scientific community through published works. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, coupled with a Master's degree and related experience. Enjoy a supportive workplace with excellent benefits, contributing to clinical and regulatory documentation and advancing scientific knowledge.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Plan with employer matching

Discounts on services and memberships

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years related experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including report writing.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes large research projects while analyzing data and results.
• Consults with users to refine methodologies and collaborates on new techniques.
• Transfers grant writing skills to secure research funding.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

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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.

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, analyses 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 a related field is required.
  
  

Experience

• Two (2) years of related experience is required.
  
  

Required Skills

Two (2) years of related experience is required.

About Us

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.

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. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

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.
  
  

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.

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.

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