Provides assistance to a research staff by collecting and analyzing data, keeping records, conducti ng literature and technical research, preparing reports.

Duties:

• Collects various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects.
• Conducts analyses of data. Interprets, draws conclusions, and discusses with principal investigator.
• Presents research material to fellow researchers and colleagues.
• Keeps record of information obtained during research.
• May include a database of information or hard files.
• Conducts research of the literature. Independently conducts technical research.
• Prepares various reports containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content that may be submitted for publication.
• Constructs tests or assists in the construction of tests.
• Collaborates with other researchers.
• May supervise a staff of research technicians and/or research assistants.
• Delegates tasks and oversees work.
• Delegates tasks and oversees work.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

• Working knowledge of how to handle biohazardous materials or chemicals following Federal, State, and University regulations and guidelines
• Detail oriented
• Ability to analyze data and keep records
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to supervise research technicians or assistants
• May occasionally have experiments continue into the evening or need attention on the weekends.