Student Researcher - Life and Physical Sciences

Ivy Tech Community College • East Chicago, IN

122d • $15

About The Position

Assist faculty member with descriptive, exploratory, or experimental research as well as publication activities, data collection, data management and/or data analysis. The Student Researcher works under the direct supervision of the faculty member. Pay: $15.00 per hour. Schedule: flexible up to 25 hours per week.

Requirements

• Must be a current Ivy Tech Student majoring in biology, chemistry, psychology, or information technology
• Must be a United States Citizen due to grant funding requirements

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms and other office procedures
• Specific knowledge may be required depending upon the project for which you will be conducting research

Responsibilities

• Participate in research projects at Ivy Tech, IUN, or both
• Participate in weekly (Virtual via Zoom and on-campus) meetings, ethics training, and readings: discuss scientific literature and basic laboratory tasks
• Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases
• Facilitate gathering of materials and data for various projects, reports, manuscripts, and presentations
• Obtain informed consent from research subjects
• Perform qualitative analysis and/or quantitative analyses of data using computer software as applicable
• Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases including correcting any errors
• Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results
• Edit and submit protocols and other required research documentation
• Develop and implement research quality control procedures
• Research topical areas as requested including the completion of comprehensive literature and web searches

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed