Research Assistant I - 993954

Nova Southeastern University•Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern 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. Primary Purpose: 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.

Requirements

Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
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.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Proficient understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Proficient skills in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to under the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Proficient skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Proficient skills using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Proficient skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Proficient skills in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Proficient skills in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the appropriate one.
Proficient skills in talking to others to convey information effectively.
Proficient skills in determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
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 rules (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 read and understand information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
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.
Bachelor's Degree in related field
Up to two (2) years of experience in a research or academic environment.

Responsibilities

Conducts research or assists in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples.
Analyzes experimental data and interprets results to write reports and summaries of findings.
Keeps detailed logs of all work-related activities.
Uses computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.
Cleans, maintains, and prepares supplies and work areas.
Sets up, adjusts, calibrates, cleans, maintains and troubleshoots laboratory and field equipment.
Advances expertise through education, training, and/or research experience.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.