Laboratory Research Assistant II - 993185

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Primary Purpose:

Under general supervision of a Principal Investigator or designee, supports moderately complex research activities.

Job Category: Exempt

Hiring Range: 

Pay Basis:  Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding? No  

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 special techniques and methods.

2. Provides basic assistance to researchers in manipulating, computing, and analyzing data using specialized statistical computer software.

3. Assists in evaluating research methods, procedures, and techniques based on established objectives.

4. Assists in the preparation of technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses of test results.

5. May perform library research.

6. May participate in formulating research methods and suggesting options for improving quality and recommending solutions.

7. May participate in computer database design and utilization and research/data analysis, and suggest future improvements in data measurement.

8. Performs other job duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Computer literate.

2. Ability to enter and verify information with accuracy.

3. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

4. Organization and time management skills.

5. Proactive, punctual and reliable.

Required Certifications/Licensures: 

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Major (if required: 

Required Experience: Minimum three (3) years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Is this a safety sensitive position? No  

Background Screening Required?  No  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

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.