Research Scientist Associate II, Center for Archaeological Research

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 14617

Full/Part Time: Part Time

Salary Range: Up to $21.00 an hour, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Part Time, up to 30 hours a week.

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 12/26/2025. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required.
• Cover Letter is required.
• Name and contact information for three (3) professional references are required.

Job Summary

The Research Science Associate II performs professional level engineering and scientific research assignments.

Core Responsibilities

1. Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering or scientific techniques used in routine research.
2. Provides guidelines for all instructors for lab exercises; supervise field personnel during projects; maintain accurate records of research; and develop, update, and improve lab manuals.
3. Selects and determines procedures in design, research, surveys, and investigations; record observations and measurements; and compile data.
4. Evaluates, selects, and applies scientific techniques used in routine research.
5. Performs professional research to include performing experiments; gathering and analyzing data and samples; setting up/operating equipment; and inspects minor fabrication, erection, or assembly for conformance to specifications.
6. Operates laboratory equipment and contributes to laboratory maintenance.
7. Collects and organizes information for various reports
8. Performs library research.
9. Promotes a safe environment working in a safe manner; immediately reporting unsafe situations, spills, and accidents; following University safety plans/procedures/protocols; and participating in appropriate safety training.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution in the field of assignment.
• One (1) year of related research experience.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of randomized controlled clinical trials principles, methodology, and procedures.
• Knowledge of all federal and state regulations and guidelines pertaining to the conduct of clinical trials on human subjects.
• Knowledge of laboratory certification standards and processes.
• Knowledge of adverse medical event investigation, analysis, and reporting procedures and standards.
• Knowledge of the infrastructure and operational characteristics of contract research organizations and centralized clinical laboratories
• Knowledge of current and developing trends and standards in clinical trials monitoring.
• Knowledge of industrial standards as applied to good clinical practices.
• Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
• Knowledge of fiscal management, grant writing and administration, and grant reporting.
• Knowledge of statistical data collection, editing, validation, and analysis techniques.
• Ability to independently develop novel concepts and techniques in clinical research monitoring.
• Ability to develop and implement clinical research monitoring plans and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to develop technical reports and manuscripts.
• Ability to make evaluative judgments.
• Ability to communicate and interact competently and professionally at all levels within a broad, complex clinical research environment with a broad multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to establish data collection and management guidelines.
• Ability to provide technical advice, guidance, and support to professional staff in area of specialty.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Demonstrates good time management and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills for writing papers, reports, and bids and for giving presentations.

Working Conditions

• Laboratory Environment.
• Ability to wear PPE including: laboratory coat, disposable laboratory coat, face mask, eyes splash shield, face shield, eye protection, head cover, disposable gloves, sleeve covers, shoe covers, rubber boots, N-95 respirator. May required travel off-campus and extended overnight stays.

Physical Demands

• Ability to push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Reaching overhead, at or below shoulder level.
• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.