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Salary- $14.00 – $16.88 hourly
Duties and Responsibilities
- Travels to remote field sites to collect, prepare, process, and/or record biological field data, samples, specimens, solutions, materials and/or media for testing and/or analysis, as appropriate to the specific objectives of the research study.
- Handles, processes, and records field data, samples, and/or specimens in accordance with detailed, pre-established protocol, procedures, and standards.
- Enters data into appropriate databases and performs routine, basic manipulation, reduction, analysis and interpretation of data, using specified statistical and/or scientific computer programs.
- Sets up, calibrates, operates, and maintains a variety of laboratory and/or field research equipment as specified by the requirements of the research study.
- Monitors and maintains inventories of equipment and supplies for day-to-day study purposes as required, within budget parameters.
- Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
- Prepares voucher specimens and assists in cataloging and other research collections activities, as appropriate, dependent upon the overall objectives of the study.
- May lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of volunteers, as appropriate to the area of operation.
- May participate in and/or contribute to the publication and/or presentation of results, and the development of grant proposals.
- Maintains a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art research techniques, technology, equipment, and/or systems.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Vocational-Technical Training directly related Life Sciences field; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
- Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
- Ability to collect, prepare, and process biological data in accordance with prescribed protocol and procedures.
- Knowledge of safety procedures and standards for the handling and processing of hazardous biological specimens and/or materials.
- Records maintenance skills.
- Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
- Ability to utilize computerized statistical and/or scientific database and analysis applications to manage research data.
- Ability to set up, calibrate, operate, and maintain specified laboratory and/or field equipment and facilities.
- Skill in collecting, analyzing, verifying, and manipulating research data.
- Knowledge of field research and data collection principles, methods, and techniques.