Research Assistant III - 530024
About The Position
The Research Assistant III assists with research work tasks of higher-complexity in support of a research project under minimal supervision. May assist with ordering equipment and supplies, set up of equipment, performing experiments, monitoring results, data collection, preparation of support materials, etc. May supervise students and/or other support workers assigned to the research project. This role specifically coordinates day-to-day activities of the HRSA SANE Nurse Training Program for West Central Alabama grant. Responsibilities include communicating regularly with community partners, trainees and staff, preparing correspondence, maintaining records, creating and maintaining charts, graphs, spreadsheets and databases, scheduling calendars and meetings as requested on behalf of the Project Director, coordinating events with community partners, assisting with trainee recruitment, and managing grant funds, requesting invoices for processing and keeping records of project expenditures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of research support experience; OR associate's degree and two (2) years of research support experience; OR bachelor's degree or higher and some research support experience.
- Valid U.S. driver's license.
- At least 19 years of age at time of hire.
- Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong presentation and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills in virtual, phone, and in person formats.
- Ability to interact with faculty, trainees, staff and community partners at all levels with professionalism.
- Proficiency with Zoom and Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
Responsibilities
- Assist with research work tasks of higher-complexity under minimal supervision.
- Order equipment and supplies.
- Set up equipment.
- Perform experiments.
- Monitor results.
- Collect data.
- Prepare support materials.
- Supervise students and/or other support workers assigned to the research project.
- Coordinate day-to-day activities of the HRSA SANE Nurse Training Program for West Central Alabama grant.
- Communicate regularly with community partners, trainees and staff.
- Prepare correspondence.
- Maintain records.
- Create and maintain charts, graphs, spreadsheets and databases.
- Schedule calendar and meetings as requested on behalf of the Project Director.
- Coordinate events with community partners.
- Assist with trainee recruitment.
- Manage grant funds, request invoices for processing and keep records of project expenditures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
