Research Technician

Overview Provides direct technical support to researchers by maintaining, scheduling, and operating facilities and equipment; collecting and/or providing technical expertise on specimens/samples; and gathering/reporting data. Responsibilities Maintains supplies, equipment and facilities used in conjunction with research activities. Performs scientific data collections, reductions, and analysis involving routine procedures and interprets data. Operates field, laboratory and/or shop equipment used in support of research projects. Performs fieldwork by collecting specimens, samples, and gathering data. Inventories and requisitions supplies and equipment. Trains students and staff in the operation of equipment and technical procedures. Assists with laboratory procedures, reports, and research proposals. Maintains and organizes detailed records of studies conducted for computer data entry and records computer results. May assist in the writing of research papers and statements of funding in addition to collecting literature and record searches. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED; coursework in content-specified area of research. Job related licensure may be required for specific positions. SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, when a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience. Contract Type Limited Term Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr