Sr Staff Research Assistant

The University of Oklahoma • Norman, OK

57d • Onsite

About The Position

Come join the staff at OU HSC and become a part of Oklahoma's premier research university which leads the state in education and career opportunities Duties: Provides assistance to a research staff by collecting and analyzing data, keeping records, conducting literature and technical research, preparing reports, and may supervise personnel. Collects various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects. Conducts analyses of data. Interprets, draws conclusions, and discusses with principal investigator. Presents research material to fellow researchers and colleagues. Keeps record of information obtained during research. May include a database of information or hard files. Conducts research of the literature. Independently conducts technical research. Prepares various reports containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content that may be submitted for publication. Constructs tests or assists in the construction of tests. Collaborates with other researchers. Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a Biological Science, Chemistry, Physical Science, or related field, AND: 24 months research laboratory experience
• Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months equivalent experience in the aforementioned fields in lieu of the bachelor's degree, for a total of 72 months combined research assistant/technician experience.
• Working knowledge of how to handle biohazard materials or chemicals following Federal, State, and University regulations and guidelines.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to analyze data and keep records.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to supervise research technicians or assistants.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to a research staff by collecting and analyzing data, keeping records, conducting literature and technical research, preparing reports, and may supervise personnel.
• Collects various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects. Conducts analyses of data. Interprets, draws conclusions, and discusses with principal investigator. Presents research material to fellow researchers and colleagues.
• Keeps record of information obtained during research. May include a database of information or hard files.
• Conducts research of the literature.
• Independently conducts technical research.
• Prepares various reports containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content that may be submitted for publication.
• Constructs tests or assists in the construction of tests.
• Collaborates with other researchers.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees