Research Assistant III

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Science in a related field
• Four years’ relevant experience in research and/or academic field

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language
• Effective communication skills
• Independent judgment and discretion
• Training, leadership, and mentoring skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Offers suggestions and implements change

Essential Functions

People

• Promotes a positive work environment
• Collaborates with all members of the department
• Communicates and reports data comprehensively
• Participates in laboratory and/or department meetings
• Models excellent, clear, and professional communication skills

Service

• Performs chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology or other scientific techniques
• Aids in the implementation and education of safety initiatives
• Collects, records, compiles, and analyzes complex data
• Oversees equipment calibration, certification, and maintenance

Quality/Safety

• Reviews work of research team
• Collects, records, compiles, and analyzes complex data
• Leads the implementation and education of departmental based safety initiatives and standards of practice
• Oversees equipment calibration, certification, and maintenance agreements

Finance

• Uses resources efficiently
• Evaluates and reports on inventory levels
• Manages time effectively and prioritizes daily tasks
• Contributes towards department financial targets

Growth/Innovation

• Participation in the development or establishment of new laboratory and/or department procedures
• Trains in new techniques as they emerge
• Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management
• Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies
• Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP)