What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Scientist-Senior position at UT Health San Antonio?
Job Description
Responsible for planning, designing, monitoring, coordinating, analyzing and producing scientific content for clinical and regulatory documents and research projects. Leads research staff on one or more research projects, serving as expert in specialized area.
Responsibilities
- Develops, designs, and executes one or more large and complex research projects, reviews progress, analyses data and evaluates results.
- Formulates research methods and suggests options for improving quality; identifies potential problems, recommends and implements solutions.
- Consults with users to refine or adapt methodologies to fit research requirements; collaborates in development of new techniques and instruments.
- Organizes, maintains the laboratory and lab ordering, training of personnel, researching and recommending equipment and maintaining documentation and storage of biomaterials.
- Co-authors / authors scientific publications; presents at meetings and conferences; participates in acquiring research funding including writing grant proposals.
- Manages and reviews medical writing of study protocols, statistical analysis and study reports.
- Manages the hiring, firing, or promoting of assigned employees or makes recommendations that are given particular weight.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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About Us
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options :
FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
EEO Statement
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
Salary : $40,000
