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Research Assistant
Job no: 514325
Work type: Staff
Location: Fort Worth
Categories: Research Administration, Research Support - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
Title: Research Assistant
Employee Classification: Research Assistant
Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center
Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation
SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Institutes & Centers
Department: HSC-Inst Translational Research-304700
Job Location: Fort Worth
Salary: Commensurate with Experience.
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Department Summary
The Institute for Translational Research is devoted to bringing novel diagnostics and interventions to patients and families suffering from neurodegenerative diseases, fostering translational research in neurodegenerative diseases at UNTHSC, and Create solutions for a healthier community. Our team spans basic "bench-top" science, clinical research, community-based research and clinical trials. Our translational approach is intended to foster discovery and expedite those discoveries toward the benefit of those suffering from brain disease. A particular emphasis of ITR is the development of personalized (or person-focused) medicine for Alzheimer's disease.
Position Overview
This position is created to support the current and upcoming ITR studies, projects and the ITR staff and participants. This position will assist with participants during the ITR studies as well as research administrative and scheduling duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and skills in using a range of software programs including but not limited to: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), SPSS, STATA.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively; perform other administrative/clerical tasks.
• Aptitude in general laboratory procedures, techniques, and documentation.
• Willingness to acquire competence in new techniques

Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual (English and Spanish) prefered
Job Duties

• Scheduler for each component of participant visits: Interview, Neuropsychological Testing, Blood draw, MRI, Medical Exam, Feedback Sessions.
• Check participants into electronic check-in system.
• Contact for imaging center appointments (New/canceling/pending appointments).
• Blood draw: create blood draw entry, complete Quest lab forms for returning participants, escort participants to Quest, deliver blood samples to lab.
• Medical Exams: interpret English to Spanish for Nurse Practitioner when needed and any other duties as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8a-5p On Site
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
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EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
Advertised: 11 Jun 2026 Central Daylight Time
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