Research Assistant I - Temporary

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Primary Purpose:

Under direct supervisor of a Principal Investigator or designee, supports moderately complex research activities. Contributes to basic and applied research activities. Assists scientists in laboratories. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory instruments and equipment, monitors experiments, makes observations, and calculates and records results.

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:  21.50

Pay Basis:  Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding? Yes  

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Assists in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples.

2. Analyzes and processes laboratory samples or research data.

3. Performs a variety of tests using routine and special techniques and methods.

4. Keeps detailed logs of all work-related activities.

5. Uses computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.

6. Cleans, maintains, and prepares supplies and work areas.

7. Sets up, adjusts, calibrates, cleans, maintains and troubleshoots laboratory and field equipment.

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

9. May assist in report writing and/or perform library research.

10. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge:

1. Biology - Knowledge of microbiology and bacterial pathogenesis

2. English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Skills:
1. Reading Comprehension - Proficient understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

2. Critical Thinking - Proficient skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

3. Science - Proficient skills using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

4. Complex Problem Solving - Proficient skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Abilities:
1. Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

2. Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

3. Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

4. Category Flexibility - The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

5. Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

6. Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Required Certifications/Licensures: 

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Major (if required: 

Required Experience: Up to two (2) years of experience in an academic or research environment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Experience in a research lab.

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.