Research Assistant (Student)

: Will work in Biology Department. Under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator, student Research Assistant will be responsible for experimental design, conduct of experiments, data analysis, and presentation/reporting of results. General may include routine, varied, and moderately complex duties involving a moderate degree of responsibility and judgment. May require previous training or equivalent experience. May direct or coordinate activities of other student employees. Skills and/or Duties:

• Routine data entry
• Answering phones; greeting customers; taking messages
• Scanning and making copies
• Training new hires
• Managing schedules
• Providing support to students (tutors, peer mentors, orientation leaders)
• Conduct presentations
• Managing confidential information
• Maintain regular attendance
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Specific Duties Minimum Qualifications Education:

• College student at NMHU enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours
• High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• No experience to some clerical/office experience

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands

• Lifting a minimum of 30 pounds - Occasionally
• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Bending - Frequently
• Squatting - Frequently
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Repetitive hand motion - Frequently
• Sitting - Frequently
• Prolonged use of computer - Frequently

Hourly Rate $14.00/ Hour Preferred Work Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Employment Term Spring - 2024, Summer - 2024 Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus Posting Detail Information Posting Number S1155P Desired Start Date 01/29/2024 Position End Date (if temporary) 06/30/2024 Job Posted Date 01/24/2024 Job Posting Close Date 02/29/2024 Special Instructions Summary The Highlands Career Services Center, located in the Felix Martinez Building, Room 230, provides assistance with your on-campus job application, cover letter, resume, interviewing strategies, as well as offer suggestions on student jobs that are related to your academic major, career interests, and skills. The Career Center offers free services to all NMHU students and alumni via in-person, online at , or by calling View phone number on us.fitly.work or emailing View email address on us.fitly.work. to schedule a phone session or Zoom video conferencing session. EEO Statement New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identiy, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessiblity, excellence, and responsiveness. For disabled access or services call View phone number on us.fitly.work or email View email address on us.fitly.work Quick Link Posting Contact Information Contact Person Sebastian Medina Contact Person's Job Title Professor/Mentor Contact Person's Phone View phone number on us.fitly.work Contact Person's Email View email address on us.fitly.work