Research Assistant (Temporary/Part-Time)

About Us Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high‑impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university’s vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU! Job Summary Provides support for research projects in the assigned area. Assists in conducting experiments, managing lab operations. Responsibilities Performs data collection and calculations according to established policies and procedures. Interprets and communicates results. Makes presentations on research results. Assists with writing research papers, conducts library research and prepares bibliographic materials. Cleans and maintains research areas, makes buffers and common reagents. Maintains supplies and orders as needed. Required Qualifications Educational requirement: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a field related to the position. Experience requirement: Prior laboratory research experience. Preferred Qualifications Preferred educational qualification: An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field. Preferred experience: Previous experience in conducting microbiology, cellular biology, and/or biochemistry research. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of laboratory safety practices, laboratory equipment, materials and methods relating to the field of study. Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines. Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills. Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite). Strong attention to detail and follow up skills. Other Information This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card). This position may travel 1% – 24% of the time. This position does not require security clearance. Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. In accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed