Research Assistant, Student Employee - Grant Funded

Lindenwood University•St. Charles, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The research assistant is responsible for assisting appropriate university personnel with daily activities pertaining to research assignments and educational and community outreach projects as they pertain to the assignment and/or grant specifications.

Requirements

Currently enrolled at Lindenwood University
Good academic, social and financial standing with the university
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills
Highly organized and able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong professional integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to exercise good judgment, think critically, and communicate effectively
Ability to use word processing and statistical reporting software

Responsibilities

Assists with maintaining compliance of all research activities with University, state, and federal regulations
Assists with development of educational workshops on research testing and all aspects of the research process
Reads various textbooks and articles to maintain knowledge on specified topics
Generates guided material notes as assigned
Assists with internal and external outreach activities to promote the assignment’s mission
Assists with development of positive University and community presence
Develops and maintains social media presence regarding activities and projects
Assists with proper paper and electronic documentation of all appointments, phone calls, reports, meetings and other activities as they relate to assignment activities
Attends regular meetings
Maintains supply inventory
Assists other students with developing research testing protocols
Initiates and collaborates on preparation of all presentations, abstract, data reports, and manuscripts
Operates as a primary point of contact for the assignment in completion of all laboratory related tasks, protocols, and activities
Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence