SBCE Non-Student Hourly Research Assistant

Job Description

Position Summary

The School of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering (SBCE) employs Non-Student Hourly Research Assistants to support faculty-led research, laboratory, computational, and technical activities.

Assignments are based on research project needs, available funding, individual qualifications and experience, and the requirements of the research group.

Department Name

School of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering

Anticipated Start Date

Varies based on project needs.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

Varies based on project needs and employee availability.

Required Job Qualifications

• Education, training, or experience relevant to the assigned research activities.

• Ability to follow established research protocols, procedures, and supervisor guidance.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain accurate research records and documentation.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a research team.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Relevant degree, coursework, or specialized technical training.

• Previous laboratory, computational, technical, or research experience.

• Experience with research methods, instrumentation, software, or data analysis relevant to the assigned project.

Essential Duties

Depending on the research assignment, duties may include:

• Assist with laboratory, computational, analytical, or engineering research activities.

• Conduct or support experiments and research procedures using established protocols.

• Prepare samples, materials, equipment, or other resources for research activities.

• Collect, organize, process, and analyze research data.

• Operate research equipment, instrumentation, software, or computational tools as appropriate.

• Maintain accurate research records, laboratory notebooks, databases, and project documentation.

• Conduct literature searches and assist with organizing scientific or technical information.

• Assist with testing, troubleshooting, and development of research methods or procedures.

• Support general laboratory and research-group operations.

• Follow applicable safety, research compliance, data management, and University procedures.

• Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and other members of the research team.

• Perform other research-related duties as assigned by the supervising faculty member or Principal Investigator.

Salary Range

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

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Background Check Policy Statement

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EEO

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