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UT Health San Antonio

Research Assistant

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $23/hr

This is an entry-level research position that involves animal husbandry, data collection, and ... Design, modify and use spreadsheets to manage and calculate data. * Coordinate and track breeding ...

UT Health San Antonio

Research Assistant

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $23/hr

This is an entry-level research position that involves animal husbandry, data collection, and ... Design, modify and use spreadsheets to manage and calculate data. * Coordinate and track breeding ...

Riverside Community Care

Family Partner

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$16.25 - $20.75/hr

Assemble data and research * Assist with administrative duties * Provide input on solutions to problems using basic theories and engineering fundamentals * Assist with layout and design of routine ...

ECS Ltd

Senior Technical Architect/Specifier

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$87K - $111K/yr

Educate architectural design teams on product selection and other design considerations. * Review ... Perform product research; assist project designers with material and product selections. * Prepare ...

ECS Ltd

Senior Technical Architect/Specifier

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$87K - $111K/yr

Educate architectural design teams on product selection and other design considerations. * Review ... Perform product research; assist project designers with material and product selections. * Prepare ...

Volkert Inc

CAD Technician

San Antonio, TX · On-site

Research applicable design codes and guidelines to ensure design compliance * Research design ... Be a team player and assist other groups as needed What you need to have: * Associate degree from a ...

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How does a design research assistant typically contribute to collaborative projects within a design team?

As a Design Research Assistant, you play a vital role in supporting collaborative projects by gathering user insights, conducting surveys or interviews, and synthesizing findings for the design team. You often work closely with UX/UI designers, product managers, and other researchers to ensure that user perspectives are integrated into the design process. Your ability to communicate research findings clearly and contribute to brainstorming sessions helps drive informed design decisions and fosters a user-centered approach throughout the project.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a design research assistant, and why are they important?

A Design Research Assistant should have a solid background in user research methods, data analysis, and design principles, often supported by a degree in design, psychology, or a related field. Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research tools, survey platforms, and design software like Adobe Creative Suite or Figma is typically required. Strong communication, organization, and critical thinking skills help them effectively collaborate and synthesize insights. These abilities are crucial for delivering actionable research that informs and improves design solutions.

What is a design research assistant?

Design Research Assistants are professionals who support design teams by conducting research to inform and guide the design process. Their responsibilities typically include gathering user insights, analyzing data, assisting in usability testing, and preparing reports that help designers create user-centered products or experiences. They often use both qualitative and quantitative research methods and work closely with designers, researchers, and other stakeholders. This role is essential for ensuring that design solutions are based on real user needs and evidence.

What is the difference between Design Research Assistant vs User Experience Researcher?

AspectDesign Research AssistantUser Experience Researcher
CredentialsTypically a bachelor's degree in design, psychology, or related fieldsUsually a bachelor's or master's degree in human-computer interaction, psychology, or design
Work EnvironmentAssist in research tasks within design teams, often in agencies or corporate settingsConduct user research to improve digital products, often in tech or software companies
Employer & IndustryDesign firms, product companies, agenciesTech companies, software developers, digital agencies

While both roles involve user research, a Design Research Assistant typically supports research activities within design projects, focusing on gathering insights to inform design decisions. A User Experience Researcher conducts in-depth user studies to enhance digital experiences, often taking on more independent research responsibilities.

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Research Assistant

UT Health San Antonio

San Antonio, TX • On-site

$16.50 - $23/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

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Job description


This is an entry-level research position that involves animal husbandry, data collection, and database management. The transgenic models of aging program generates and studies transgenic mice and rats that over express or under express specific genes that show promise for extending a healthy lifespan. These models allow investigators to identify and understand the function of genes that retard aging and extend longevity. Our facility (animal core) provides a venue that allows investigators to test the genes that alter aging.
Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. The position has a rotating schedule with weekend shifts and some Holidays required. Located in the Medical Center.
This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.
Responsibilities
  • Provides routine technical assistance in performing assigned and delegated tasks in support of research projects.
  • Performs assigned clerical and technical duties in a research or clinical lab setting.
  • Assists investigator or higher level technician with research studies, experiments and assays including collection of data, preparation of solutions and set-up and maintenance of equipment.
  • Performs routine tests with direction from supervisor, manager or higher level technician.
  • Assists in conducting a variety of scientific experiments and research projects of limited complexity, collecting, evaluating, and interpreting data.
  • Carries out general laboratory maintenance.
  • Inspection of all animal cages for documentation of deaths, births, illnesses, cage floods: which involves the removal of each individual cage from its slot (repetitive motion, reach, and bending), cage level measurement of *diet or water intake (food consumption-includes *loss measurement via dirty case bottom sifting), individual mouse or rat body weight, individual identification via ear punching, microchip implantation or tail tattoo, conduct individual animal scans via qMRI (frequent).
  • Scan (infrequent), blood sampling, feeding of specialized diets as well as caloric feed amounts (involves weighing and distributing food). Prepare specimens for pathology processing and prepare and accomplish tail samples of rodents for genotyping. Perform various benign behavioral tests including but not limited to activity monitoring, rotarod, and basic neurological function basis.
  • Prepare, accomplish, and record quantitative and qualitative observations using data management software (automated data collection laptop system as well as traditional notations), on aging processes of specific pathogen-free transgenic and non-transgenic rat and mice.
  • Design, modify and use spreadsheets to manage and calculate data.
  • Coordinate and track breeding studies to develop transgenic and recombinant inbred lines. Involves pairing of rodents for breeding and weaning pups from said pairings.
  • Assist in the preparation of hormone-containing or chemical drinking water and small animal surgery.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a basic science is required.

Experience:
  • None required.
  • Experience working with small rodents preferred.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook required.

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