Research Technician
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 upon hire.
Preferred: BS degree with a major in the Biology field.
Contract Type
Limited Term
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- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
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