Provides assistance to research staff by collecting and analyzing data, keeping records, conducting literature and technical research, preparing reports, and may supervise personnel.
Duties:
- Collects various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects.
- Conducts analyses of data. Interprets, draws conclusions, and discusses with principal investigator.
- Presents research material to fellow researchers and colleagues.
- Keeps record of information obtained during research.
- May include a database of information or hard files.
- Conducts research of the literature.
- Independently conducts technical research.
- Prepares various reports containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content that may be submitted for publication.
- Constructs tests or assists in the construction of tests.
- Collaborates with other researchers.
- May supervise a staff of research technicians and/or Research Assistants.
- Delegates tasks and oversees work.
- Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position
Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in a Biological Science, Chemistry, Physical Science, or related field AND:
- 24 months research laboratory experience
Equivalency Substitution: Will accept 48 months equivalent experience in the aforementioned fields in lieu of the Bachelor's Degree, for a total of 72 months combined research assistant technician experience.
Skills:
- Working knowledge of how to handle biohazard materials or chemicals following Federal, State, and University regulations and guidelines.
- Detail oriented.
- Ability to analyze data and keep records.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to supervise research technicians or assistants.
Working Conditions:
- Physical: Standing for prolonged periods. Manual dexterity. Stoop, bend, crouch, or lift up to 25 pounds.
Speaking and listening. - Environmental: Laboratory Environment. May be exposed to bio hazardous materials, chemicals, odors, or carcinogens.