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Job Summary

The Research Assistant is responsible for performing skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research. Plans and directs certain phases in a research project. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in the design, planning, and coordinating of experiments in support of various research projects.
• Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research and keeps detailed records of data.
• Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.
• Evaluates and summarizes results.
• Assists in preparing and writing proposals to funding agencies.
• Maintains financial accounts related to research projects.
• Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.
• Installs, operates, maintains, and/or repairs research equipment.
• Assists with reports, invoices, and cataloging records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in relevant field or any equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• No work experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases.
• Ability to perform statistical analyses, present data and perform other computer related tasks.
• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.
• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.
• Ability to exert heavy force.
• Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.
• Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases, perform statistical analyses, present data and perform other computer related tasks.
• Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.
• May be required to work in hot, cold, and extreme weather conditions.
• Travel may be required.
• Familiarity, experience, or ability to use specific equipment may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform common office functions.
• Ability to frequently communicate with other individuals within the workplace.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities