Temporary Research Assistant I

NSU•Fort Lauderdale, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision of a Principal Investigator or designee, supports moderately complex research activities at the University. Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university. We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.

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

Responsibilities

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.