Research Technician

Job Details

Job Description

Overview

Provides direct technical support to researchers by maintaining, scheduling, and operating facilities and equipment; collecting and/or providing technical expertise on specimens/samples; and gathering/reporting data.

Responsibilities

• Maintains supplies, equipment and facilities used in conjunction with research activities.
• Performs scientific data collections, reductions, and analysis involving routine procedures and interprets data.
• Operates field, laboratory and/or shop equipment used in support of research projects.
• Performs fieldwork by collecting specimens, samples and gathering data.
• Inventories and requisitions supplies and equipment.
• Trains students and staff in the operation of equipment and technical procedures.
• Assists with laboratory procedures, reports, and research proposals.
• Maintains and organizes detailed records of studies conducted for computer data entry and records computer results.
• May assist in the writing of research papers and statements of funding in addition to collecting literature and record searches.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Coursework in content specific area of research.
• Job related licensure may be required for specific positions.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Contract Type

Limited Term

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