Find The RightJob.

SP - Research Assistant 1

Why UConn Health

UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.

UConn Health seeks to fill a temporary, full-time Special Payroll Research Assistant position. This position will assist research and program development in the Cato T. Laurencin Institute.

At UCHC this class is accountable for performing the basic laboratory and/or related support tasks for assigned research projects/programs or segments of programs/projects.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the close supervision of an employee of higher grade; works more independently with acquired experience

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May lead paraprofessional clerical or other lower ranking employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Accountable for performing research related support tasks for assigned research projects/programs or segments of programs/projects, under the supervision of higher-level employee.
Supports staff in preparation of manuscripts for publication, including, but not limited to copy editing, preparation of tables and graphs and products.
Work with the team for executing different educational programs and mentoring students.
Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

Basic knowledge of research protocols, principles and procedures.
Basic knowledge of experimental design, mathematics, statistics, computer applications, laboratory equipment and procedures.
Basic knowledge of physical and data resources in application scientific disciplines.
Experience in conducting lab research in biomedical science area.
Knowledge in regenerative engineering.
Oral and written communication skills.
Experience in mentoring junior students.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

General Experience:

Bachelor's degree in appropriate discipline, preferably in biosciences or biomedical engineering related subjects.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Incumbents in this class may be required to undergo periodic tests or immunizations for communicable diseases.

Working Conditions:

Incumbents in this class may be occasionally required to lift heavy objects such as standard laboratory equipment and/or trays/boxes or glassware; may be exposed to such hazards as broken glass, toxic vapors radioactive materials, and toxic or disease carrying substances.

SCHEDULE: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Your schedule will generally be Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Flexibility required based on needs of project.

SALARY: The hourly rate for this position is $16.94. This position is temporary and not benefit eligible.

Similar jobs

No similar jobs found

Term of use Privacy policy