Research Assistant

Job Description

Under general supervision, provides routine technical assistance in performing assigned and delegated tasks in support of research projects. Responsibilities include assisting or conducting a variety of scientific experiments and research projects of limited complexity, collecting, evaluating and interpreting data for clinical and diagnostic research.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine technical assistance in performing assigned and delegated tasks in support of research projects.
• Performs assigned clerical and technical duties in a research or clinical lab setting.
• Assists investigator or higher level technician with research studies, experiments and assays including collection of data, preparation of solutions and set-up and maintenance of equipment.
• Performs routine tests with direction from supervisor, manager or higher level technician.
• Assists in conducting a variety of scientific experiments and research projects of limited complexity, collecting, evaluating, and interpreting data.
• Carries out general laboratory maintenance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Attention to detail by achieving thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently within a research environment or laboratory schedule.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, to include writing and preparing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes/other e-mail software.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a basic science is required.
  
  

Experience

• None required.
• Some laboratory experience is preferred.
  
  

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Required Skills

None