Research Associate

Under supervision, work effectively within a clinical research team, responsible for performing research procedures and protocols across various investigations involving human subjects participants focused on reducing the burden of infectious diseases in South Texas. This is an in-person position based in San Antonio, TX.

• 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 and work within a multidisciplinary research team
• 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.

• Prior experience in clinical or other human subjects research, including conducting participant visits, data management and analysis, and project management is beneficial.

Education

• Bachelor degree in a related scientific field is required.

• Plans, designs and implements research experiments according to established protocols to assure high quality scientific results in support of project goals.
• Conducts experiments and studies and assesses outcome; adapts continued studies based on the organization of findings.
• Presents data in organized, readable formats including written reports and graphical summaries, account for relevant supplies and ordering them as needed and other activities related to each project.
• Conducts library and topical research pertinent to projects.
• Writes and prepares final papers to support findings; submits evidence for publication.
• Assures compliance with institutional policies, rules and regulations to meet federal, state and local standards and codes pertaining to safety and ethics.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.