Part-time Project Assistant (AquaSteady) (71108)
About the role
AquaSteady is a water-absorbent hydrogel made from seaweed. It helps farmers enhance soil fertility and water retention to protect crops from irregular rainfalls and irrigations. This position is part of a cross-disciplinary, multi-establishment research initiative with Phase II funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator.
Responsibilities
- Support project team training and onboarding initiatives
- Track project resources and maintain organizational systems for project documentation, tools, and equipment
- Care for project inventory and resource allocation
- Coordinate stakeholder deliverables and coordinate with testing partners
- Maintain oversight of project progress and assist in optimizing team workflows and processes
- Provide hands-on support to project teams as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Prior experience working in a team setting
Skills
- Organized with good attention to detail
- Reliable and can maintain consistent hours
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks
Supplemental Information
For consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter. Professional references will be requested later in the interview process. Candidates should be prepared to provide at least three professional references, including two current or former managers/supervisors. We encourage submitting up to five references total to ensure alternate contacts are available if needed.
Please Note: We are currently unable to support new H-1b visas for candidates residing outside of the United States.