Research Assistant

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