Laboratory Research Assistant I - 991438

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Primary Purpose:

Contributes to research by assisting researchers. Supports academic excellence by ensuring the proper maintenance of laboratories for the use of students, faculty, and researchers.

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: 

Pay Basis:  Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding? Yes  

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Contributes to basic and applied research activities; collects, analyzes, and processes laboratory samples or research data; performs a variety of tests, using routine and/or special techniques and methods.
2. Analyzes experimental data and interprets results to write reports and summaries of findings.
3. Assists in evaluating research methods, procedures, and techniques based on established objectives.
4. Cleans, maintains, and prepares supplies and work areas.
5. Sets up, adjusts, calibrates, cleans, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory and field equipment.
6. Orders and inventories materials to maintain supplies.
7. Provides and maintains a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting laboratory or facility safety audits.
8. Completes special projects as assigned.
9. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements: 

Required Certifications/Licensures: 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Is this a safety sensitive position? No  

Background Screening Required?  No  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

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NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.