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Temporary Research Assistant I

Nova Southeastern University · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 1 mo ago
Analyst$20.9/hrTemporary

Primary Purpose

Under direct supervision of a Principal Investigator or designee, supports moderately complex research activities at the University.

Job Category

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range

$20.90 per hour

Pay Basis

Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding?

Not specified

Essential Job Functions

  • Contributes to basic and applied research activities.
  • Performs a variety of tests, makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results.
  • Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
  • May participate in the publication of significant results.
  • Advances expertise through education, training, and/or research experience.
  • Performs other job duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements

  • Intermediate knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook; data entry skills; Internet research abilities.
  • Knowledge of office practices and procedures (e.g., filing, answering telephones, and supply/equipment ordering).
  • Ability to enter and verify information with accuracy.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.
  • Organization and time management skills.
  • Proactive, punctual and reliable.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

  • Ability to communicate effectively with others.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
  • May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
  • May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils and computer keyboards.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Intermediate knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook; data entry skills; Internet research abilities.
  • Knowledge of office practices and procedures (e.g., filing, answering telephones, and supply/equipment ordering).
  • Ability to enter and verify information with accuracy.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.
  • Organization and time management skills.
  • Proactive, punctual and reliable.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Major (if Required)

Not specified

Required Experience

Zero (0) to two (2) years of administrative / research experience in an office environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Is this a safety sensitive position?

No

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.

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