Laboratory Research Assistant I - 992699

Primary Purpose

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

Pay Basis: Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding?

No

Essential Job Functions

• 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.
• Analyzes experimental data and interprets results to write reports and summaries of findings.
• Affords assistance in evaluating research methods, procedures, and techniques based on established objectives.
• Cleans, maintains, and prepares supplies and work areas.
• Sets up, adjusts, calibrates, cleans, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory and field equipment.
• Orders and inventories materials to maintain supplies.
• Provides and maintains a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting laboratory or facility safety audits.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements

• Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Biology - Working knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
  • Chemistry – Working knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
  • English Language – General knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Required Education: High School Diploma Major (if Required)
• Required Experience: High School Diploma and five (5) years of research laboratory experience. --OR-- Associate degree and three (3) years of research laboratory experience. --OR-- Bachelor’s degree and up to two (2) years of research laboratory 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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.