Research Associate, Research Assistant​/Associate, Research Scientist

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Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Research Associate

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Research Associate is responsible for assisting in faculty-led research, operating and maintaining scientific instrumentation, coordinating research activities, contributing to the teaching and training of students and research personnel, and ensuring compliance with research regulations and procedures for the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The role exercises independent judgment in troubleshooting experiments, supporting data integrity, and assisting with compliance-related procedures under faculty direction.

The Research Associate reports to the Assistant Dean/Chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Note that this position is institutional funded, not dependent on grant-funding.

UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents.

Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSLF ) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.

Job Duties

Job Duty Name

Description of Job Duties

• Perform experiments across diverse research settings (animal studies, cell culture, chemistry) under faculty guidance.
• Communicate effectively with PIs regarding project timelines, expectations, and progress.
• Manage multiple concurrent research projects.
• Mentor, monitor and provide functional supervision of students and research personnel to ensure productivity, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate and oversee day‑to‑day activities of research personnel executing study protocols.
• Train student, faculty, and external research users on proper operation and care of laboratory instruments; maintain training logs.
• Plan, initiate, and implement research study protocols, operating procedures, and data collection processes.
• Independently troubleshoot experiments, resolve laboratory issues, and ensure data integrity.
• Oversee data management to ensure high‑quality, timely, and well‑organized results.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment (e.g., LC‑MS, microtome, spectrophotometers, microscopes, incubators).
• Maintain supply inventories and obtain procurement quotes as needed.
• Participate in instruction of team‑taught laboratory courses.
• Document research‑related correspondence and equipment communication.
• Collaborate and communicate with faculty and student researchers.
• Assist with posters, manuscripts, grant writing, and related scholarly activities.
• Engage in professional development, seminars, and workshops to maintain current scientific practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and related administrative or data‑management systems.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interaction with PIs, faculty, students, and technical personnel.
• Excellent knowledge of laboratory sciences, including animal research, cell culture, chemistry‑based methods, and research protocol/safety regulations.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time‑management skills to support multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to understand and perform procedures and experiments within areas of formal training,…