Analysis Skills, Data Collection, Data Entry, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Funding, High School Diploma, Higher Education, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Techniques, Specimen Collection, Specimens/Samples, Technical Research, Technical Support, Training/Teaching
Provides direct technical support to researchers by maintaining, scheduling, and operating facilities and equipment; collecting and/or providing technical expertise on specimens/samples; and gathering/reporting data.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains supplies, equipment and facilities used in conjunction with research activities.
- Performs scientific data collections, reductions, and analysis involving routine procedures and interprets data.
- Operates field, laboratory and/or shop equipment used in support of research projects.
- Performs fieldwork by collecting specimens, samples and gathering data.
- Inventories and requisitions supplies and equipment.
- Trains students and staff in the operation of equipment and technical procedures.
- Assists with laboratory procedures, reports, and research proposals.
- Maintains and organizes detailed records of studies conducted for computer data entry and records computer results.
- May assist in the writing of research papers and statements of funding in addition to collecting literature and record searches.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED Coursework in content specific area of research.
- Job related licensure may be required for specific positions.
SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, 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.
Why Work at Auburn:
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
- Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
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The main campus had an enrollment during fall of 2007 of 24,137. Auburn University offers degrees in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate,
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