Laboratory Research Assistant I - 992699

NSU•Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This is a non-exempt, hourly position, not subject to grant funding.

Requirements

Working knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
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.
General knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Basic skills in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Basic skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Basic skills using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Basic skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Basic skills in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Basic skills in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the appropriate one.
Basic skills in talking to others to convey information effectively.
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of sets (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.
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.
High School Diploma and five (5) years of research laboratory experience.
Associate degree and three (3) years of research laboratory experience.
Bachelor’s degree and up to two (2) years of research laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

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.
Assists 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.