TES Research Assistant I

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

About The Position

The College of Nursing is seeking a TES Research Assistant to assist researchers in planning, maintaining, or completing research programs and projects involving the discovery of new knowledge, techniques, and concepts. The position uses fundamental scientific and research knowledge, skills, and abilities while following relevant policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, provides temporary employees to meet university staffing needs. TES employees may support an absent regular employee, periods of abnormal or peak workload, special projects, seasonal work, or emergencies. Auburn University students are not eligible for TES.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a content-specific area of research.
General knowledge in the field of research.
Working knowledge of equipment, materials, and processes related to laboratory or facility operations, including procedures for observation, documentation, and data collection.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing project proposals, plans, and protocols.
Conduct routine or fundamental experiments, investigations, and studies related to research programs and projects.
Assist with logistical planning for equipment, materials, and labor needs.
Collect data and samples related to others’ research and, in routine cases, conduct collection independently.
Record, compile, process, and analyze data and samples.
Document results and observations in writing and present results to others.
May assist in preparing research results for publication or conference presentation, including literature reviews and writing results and discussions.
May instruct students and/or supervise others’ research in the area of expertise.
Perform other similar duties as assigned based on the needs of the college.