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Job Posting Title:

Research Assistant

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Hiring Department:

Department of Population Health

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

12

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Sep 08, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2025

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Dell Medical School is seeking a Research Assistant on site at partner clinic locations (CommUnity Care and Lone Star Circle of Care) for a temporary, part-time position at 12 hours per week ending December 2025.

Purpose

The Research Assistant supports the research team at Factor Health Lab by conducting research experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and maintaining accurate records. Key responsibilities include assisting with in-person data collection, outreaching to patients to assess their interest in research program, and obtaining written consent from patients. This position is integral to ensuring the integrity and quality of research projects within the Factor Health Lab at Dell Medical School.

Responsibilities

Data Collection and Analysis

• Collects and analyzes data using statistical methods and software including RedCap, Excel, Box, project specific websites, and other software and databases to enter data and track study activities.

• Ensures data integrity and accuracy.

• Conducts study visits, participant outreach, and measurements.

Experimentation and Protocol Compliance

• Assists in designing and executing experiments.

• Follows established protocols and guidelines.

• Monitors compliance with safety and ethical standards.

• Prepares and tracks participant sample results and notifications.

Report Preparation and Presentation

• Prepares research reports and presentations in RedCap and PowerPoint.

• Summarizes findings of day-to-day research measurements and informs team of issues should they arise.

• Presents data to research team and stakeholders at weekly team meetings.

• Distributes participant educational materials.

Administrative Support

• Assists in scheduling of meetings.

• Manages research-related correspondence.

• Serves as a point of contact for study participants.

• Keeps track of research supply inventory.

Marginal or Periodic Functions:

Equipment Maintenance

• Calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment.

• Troubleshoots technical issues as needed.

Training and Supervision

• Provides guidance to undergraduate students or interns.

• Assists in training new research staff.

Field Work

• Travels to field sites for data collection.

• Conducts interviews and surveys as required.

• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Skilled in analyzing complex data sets.

• Clearly conveys research findings.

• Ensures accuracy in data collection and documentation.

• Maintains high standards of quality control.

• Clearly conveys research findings.

• Collaborates effectively with team members.

• Proficient in using research software and tools.

• Understands laboratory equipment and procedures.

• Manages multiple tasks efficiently.

• Keeps detailed and organized records.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Biology, Psychology, Social Sciences). 1 year of relevant research experience. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Spanish speaking. 3 years of research experience, including clinical trials. Experience with biomedical measurements (i.e., blood pressure, finger stick)

Salary Range

$15.00/hour + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Standard office equipment

• Repetitive use of a keyboard

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.