UT Health San Antonio · 8 hours ago
Research Area Specialist-Senior
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expUT Health San Antonio is a leading health institution focused on educational and social science research. They are seeking a Senior Research Area Specialist to oversee and conduct complex research projects, manage data collection, and assist in acquiring research funding.
EducationHealth CareHospitalMedicalProduct Research
Responsibilities
Plans, organizes and conducts one or more large and complex research projects according to plan; reviews progress and evaluates results
Participates in ongoing decisions regarding study design, data collection, and methodology
Develops protocol and criteria; determines interview procedures and approves protocols; may also design intervention protocols
Formulates research methods and suggests options for improving quality, identifies potential problems, and recommends and implements solutions
Gathers data; supervises data collection and verification; and has oversight for literature reviews
Performs data analysis and interprets results
Co-authors/authors publications; may co-present with Principal Investigator at meetings and conferences; assists in acquiring research funding including writing grant proposals
May indirectly oversee the work of other employees
Monitors budget, researches, and recommends and purchases equipment
Performs all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree degree in an educational/social science or related field is required
Four (4) years of related experience is required
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 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
Preferred
Clinical Research experience
Benefits
Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.
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.
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services.
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).
Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options.
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.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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unknown2025-12-01Grant
Leadership Team
Jennifer Potter
Professor Of Psychiatry
William L. Henrich
President
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