Temporary Part-Time Research Assistant

Job Summary:
The Department of Biomedical Sciences is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant for a Temporary, Part-Time position.  

In this vital role, you will work closely with Dr. Xiaohui Wang, contributing to groundbreaking biological research experiments. Employees are under general supervision. Please note that occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required.   

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with various research activities and projects.
• Data collection and analysis.
• Interpretation, evaluation, and documentation.
• Performing a variety of technical duties related to conducting standardized tests or experiments.
• Performs a variety of technical duties of a physical or biological nature in order to obtain data support for research-oriented activities.
• Operates and sets up laboratory or research-oriented equipment to be utilized for specific experiments.
• Collects, tabulates, and calculates data through the operation of various electronic devices.
• Orders, replaces, and maintains laboratory stock as required.
• Performs minor repairs on research equipment as required.
• Performs cleanup functions within the laboratory as required.
• Performs other work as assigned.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic laboratory methodology
• Knowledge of business English and arithmetic
• Ability to perform basic informational research projects
• Ability to gather and compile data
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office – especially Excel

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Qualifications: 

• A minimum of three years of laboratory experience or clinical experience with patients is desired.

Compensation:

• $17.91 per hour

Important Notes:

• This position is based on-site and is not eligible for remote work.
• Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position.  

Application Instructions:

• Documents needed to apply: Cover Letter, Resume, and three (3) References that includes a phone number and an e-mail address.
• Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
• Employment is contingent upon approved work authorization.
• Employment is contingent upon sufficient grant funding.
• Non-Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

University Overview:

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution's focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.