Graduate Research Assistant I - 992412

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Job Title: Graduate Research Assistant I - 992412 Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida Work Type: Full Time with Full Benefits Job Category: Exempt Hiring Range: $25,000.00 Pay Basis:

Annually

Subject to Grant Funding?: Yes   Essential Job Functions: 1. Contributes to basic and applied research activities. Performs a variety of tests, makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results.
2. Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
3. May participate in the publication of significant results.
4. Advances expertise through education, training, and/or research experience.
5. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Marginal Job Functions: Scheduling meetings for various groups Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Knowledge of ArcGis and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
2. Database and data entry skills.
3. Ability to utilize or learn to utilize software relevant to the research program, new research methods and, work routines quickly.
4. Ability to attain required certification for applicable research program or project.
5. Ability to read and comprehend reports and other scientific literature.
6. Ability to safely and effectively handle small boats.



Job Requirements:   Required Certifications/Licensures:   Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Major (if required): Biology or related science Required Experience: 1. Six (6) months experience working in a laboratory or scientific research environment.
2. Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program at the Oceanographic Center.
Preferred Qualifications:   Is this a safety sensitive position? No   Background Screening Required? No   Pre-Employment Conditions:

 

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