Research Assistant

The College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Research Assistant II/III/IV. This position assists researchers in planning, maintaining or completing research programs and/or projects involved in the discovery of new knowledge, techniques, and concepts which require fundamental scientific/research knowledge, skills and abilities following relevant policies, procedures, regulations and laws.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Performing core laboratory techniques
• Assisting with experimental procedures
• Generating, documenting, and analyzing experimental data with strong attention to detail
• Maintaining laboratory organization, inventory, and ensuring compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements
• Contribute intellectually to experimental design and interpretation and participate actively in lab meetings and scientific discussions

Focus of Education:

• Degree in content specific area of research

Scope of Expereince:

• Experience in research practices and protocols

Level II:

• Bachelor's degree
• 2 years of experience

Leverl III:

• Bachelor's degree
• 4 years of experience

Level IV:

• Bachelor's degree 
• 6 years of experience

Substitution allowed for Experience:

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.

Job related licensure may be required for specific positions upon hire.

• Possesses general knowledge in the field of research, and has working knowledge of equipment, materials and processes related to lab/facility operations, including procedures for observation, documentation and data collection.

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