Project assistant

Responsibilities

• Performs routine dry laboratory research activities, various and diversified in nature, in accordance with standard practices and procedures.
• Sets up equipment and apparatus.
• Prepares test specimens.
• Calculates and records results.
• Extracts data from various prescribed sources.
• Processes data, following well-defined methods.
• Presents data in prescribed formats.
• Cleans and performs routine maintenance on equipment.
• Affords assistance in developing, devising, or modifying methods and procedures.
• Might perform specialized duties in process or service laboratories, such as photography/illustration functions.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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