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The incumbent monitors progress of research projects and coordinates information between department sections. He/she assists with and conducts laboratory experiments on research projects within well-defined guidelines.

 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Keen attention to detail
• Possesses technical skills
• Possesses data collection skills
• Possesses statistical and graphical data analysis skills
• Sound communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to follow standard protocols or determine protocols to be used, based on the guidelines of the principal investigator
• Ability to maintain quality and safety control standards
• Ability to think critically 

 Essential Job Functions

• Plans schedule according to variety of methods to be used, and availability and quantity of resources.
• Conducts research, utilizing institution library, archives and collections, and other sources of information to collect, record, analyze and evaluate facts.
• Discusses findings with appropriate personnel to evaluate validity of findings.
• Prepares reports of completed projects.
• Operates laboratory equipment, contributes to laboratory maintenance.
• Performs a variety of assays, tests, and studies of a routine nature.
• Performs calculations to complete research test results; collates data; performs statistical analysis of lab results and maintains notes and log or computer database; performs basic procedures for computer assisted data analysis.
• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science field
•  One (1) year experience in related fiel