Research Technician

Position Title: Research Technician Department: 2420|Civil Engineering Responsibilities: Research Technician Job Summary: The LouisianaTransportation Research Center (LTRC) Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)Lab is a state‑of‑the art lab where traffic data is collected, analyzed, andreported. The ITS Lab is located in BatonRouge, Louisiana, where the successful candidate will be domiciled. Research projects range from traffic simulationstudies to experimental studies that implement novel traffic solutions. The successful candidate will provide physicaleffort to accomplish a variety of unskilled and/or skilled tasks related to theconduct of research at LTRC. Six months of experience in sub‑professionalengineering, mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance willsubstitute for the high school diploma or GED. Job Responsibilities: The ResearchTechnician will receive close supervision from other LTRC employees of highergrade. Examples of work duties andresponsibilities include: Keep the ITS Lab tidy and organized. Install traffic cameras and other research equipment on site as needed. Collect research data from various sites throughout the state. Conducts traffic counts, speed studies, and general data collection. Assist skilled staff in the processing of research data. Learns to perform accuracy checks and quality control of data and edits data to produce various maps and graphic products. Work with student workers and graduate research assistants in their data collection and processing efforts. Conduct targeted information search and document findings in a structured report or literature review. Work on other tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor. Maintain cameras and data collection devices in proper working order before and after deployment by updating, calibrating, or troubleshooting them as needed. Perform routine checks on LTRC-ITS lab devices, necessary tools, safety equipment, and travel vehicle(s). Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Possession of a high school diploma or GED. Organizational skills and strong attention to detail. Computer literacy required for basic data entry. Must possess a valid Louisiana driver’s license. Preferred Qualification: Handyperson skilled at repairing a wide range of basic equipment. Job Ad# (req4611) #J-18808-Ljbffr