Research Specialist I
About The Position
The Research Specialist I, under general supervision, is responsible for performing semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of assignments requiring modification and adaptation to routine procedures. Specifically, this position will involve extensive routine field travels and fieldwork, i.e., most of the work effort will predominantly be fieldwork including working after normal business hours and/or at night, as needed. This work will be performed under general supervision with evaluation based on the successful completion of the tasks assigned. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon funding availability and satisfactory performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Four (4) years of related experience.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
- Ability and flexibility to routinely travel for fieldwork
- Ability and flexibility to work beyond normal business hours, weekends, and/or at night, as needed
- Conversant with basic Microsoft Office software package
- Valid USA Class C driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
- Ability to lift moderately heavy objects, up to 50 lbs, as needed
- Ability to exert heavy force, up to 50 lbs, as needed
- Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering related field (preferably Civil Engineering)
- Two to four years of fieldwork related experience
- Knowledgeable about traffic measuring equipment
Responsibilities
- Fieldwork travel, traffic measurements, and data collection (55%)
- Equipment installation in the field, sensor setup, site checks, and removal (25%)
- Managing the labs and material inventory including equipment maintenance (10%)
- Laboratory testing and scientific measurements, as needed (5%)
- Test data summation, compilation, documentation, and cataloguing including assisting with data records/processing, data entry/review, training manuals/materials development, etc., as needed (3%)
- Assist and perform other duties, as assigned, by senior researchers (2%)
Benefits
- Health coverage options
- Flexible work hours
- Family friendly
- Data allowance and home office equipment reimbursements
- Relocation assistance (if eligible)
- Tuition reimbursement program (if eligible)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
