Research Assistant (Center for Regenerative Sciences)

Location: San Antonio, TX, United States Department: Research

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.

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.

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.