Undergraduate Research Assistant (Bio & Chem- URDA)

Agency

Department

Job Summary

The Grant Undergraduate Research Assistant will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and be responsible for assisting research projects related to microbiology (infectious diseases).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work in a basic science research laboratory under BSL1 and BSL2 safety guidelines under the supervision of the Principal Investigator
• Required to meet the deadlines for science publications.
• Operates lab equipment and performs experimental procedures.
• Collects and summarizes research data. 
• Carry out general laboratory maintenance.
• Ability to work long hours as necessitated by the experiments.

Preferred Experience and Education

• Education- enrolled in a Bachelor of Science program with a major in Biology or Chemistry with a minimum GPA of 2.8.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in use of personal computer workstation with common software applications.

• Ability to organize and multitask functions to ensure compliance with deadlines.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills.

• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to learn and use multiple software programs.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.

• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

• Work schedules are created by the department based on departmental needs but ensure it does not conflict with class schedule.

• Promptly complete all required training.

• Submit time sheet biweekly.

• Some evening and weekend work may be required.

• Subject to funding and/or need.

Pay of Rate: $12.50/hour for up to 15 hours weekly

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.