Research Associate

Under general supervision, responsible for performing technical or narrative research by designing, modifying and collaborating with primary investigator regarding protocol and methodology of research topics.

This position is grant-funded for a period of three (3) years, contingent upon continued funding.

• 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 Acrobat, Photoshop, and Graphpad Prism/other email software.  

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, to include writing and preparing scientific protocols and analysis.  

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in a specialized field of study is required; preferably biology. 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Biology lab

• Basic science lab

• Animal research (especially mice)

• Invitro experience

• Cancer research or neuroscience

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

1. Plans, designs and implements research experiments according to established protocols to assure high quality scientific results in support of project goals. 
2. Conducts experiments and studies and assesses outcome; adapts continued studies based on the organization of findings. 
3. 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. 
4. Conducts library and topical research pertinent to projects. 
5. Writes and prepares final papers to support findings; submits evidence for publication. 
6. Assures compliance with institutional policies, rules and regulations to meet federal, state and local standards and codes pertaining to safety and ethics. 
7. Performs all other duties as assigned.