UT Health San Antonio · 21 hours ago
Research Area Specialist-Senior
0001 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78229, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelUT Health San Antonio is a prominent health institution, and they are seeking a Senior Research Area Specialist. This role involves overseeing specialized educational and social science research projects, managing data collection, and collaborating with faculty members to ensure project success.
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
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
Bachelor's Degree degree in an educational/social science or related field is required
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. 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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