UT Health San Antonio · 1 day ago
Research Assistant (Radiation Oncology)
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelUT Health San Antonio is a healthcare organization seeking a Research Assistant in Radiation Oncology. The role involves providing technical assistance in research projects, conducting scientific experiments, and maintaining laboratory equipment.
EducationHealth CareHospitalMedicalProduct 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
Qualification
Required
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
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. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
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.
Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
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.
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:
• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
Company
UT Health San Antonio
UT Health San Antonio is a medical center that provides research, education, physicians, patient care, and community services.
Founded in 1959
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Jennifer Potter
Professor Of Psychiatry
William L. Henrich
President
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