Research Asst,Inter

Position Title: Research Asst,Inter

Employee Classification: Research Asst,Inter

College/Division: Arts and Sciences College

Department: 330400-CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  Commensurate with qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Non-Exempt

Summary:  The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applicant for the position of Research Assistant, Intermediate, to support the coordination of research infrastructure required for the department.

Classification Summary:
Intermediate-level professional in support of a project in a research discipline. Involved in leading lower-level professional and technical support staff or in complex scientific research. Performs complex data collection, reduction, and laboratory techniques requiring the use of independent judgment. Performs tests and analyses to determine procedures to be used and interprets results.

Classification Standard Duties:
Collects, processes, and assists in the compilation and verification of research data, samples, and/or specimens, following strict protocol and detailed instructions. Performs or assists with the execution of routine research protocol, such as interviewing, testing, and/or scientific procedures. Uses specialized analytical equipment, instrumentation, and/or statistical software, as specifically assigned, to assist with routine data analysis and interpretation, as appropriate to the position. Assists in the setup, operation, and maintenance of research equipment, instrumentation, and/or facilities, as specifically instructed. May travel to field research sites or other locations to collect and record data and/or samples, as appropriate to established study objectives and protocols. Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:No previous work experience required.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge and understanding of principles, procedures, regulations, and standards applicable to the job. Understanding of the University's mission, vision and goals.; SKILLS:Skill in the use of computerized systems and databases.; ABILITIES:Ability to understand and follow basic scientific research protocol and procedure. Ability to understand and follow complex, detailed technical instructions.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
To support the coordination of research infrastructure required for the Chemistry/Biochemistry Department, this position will be monitor and inspect the building to include the laboratories to ensure there are no maintenance concerns. As appropriate, submit work orders and follow up on the progress. Liaison to facilities units for repairs and maintenance. Responsible for classroom conditions, restocking teaching supplies, ensuring technology is in working order. Liaison to Classroom Technology group. Responsible for fiscal management of building instrumentation. Responsible for department property control, official annual property assessment, ongoing maintenance of changes in property, submission of Inventory Change Requests, ICRs, receiving, recording and tagging of capital equipment. General building organization- Includes organizing movement of furniture equipment and instrumentation. Provide services for faculty and staff with building, furniture, instrumentation needs. Maintain posters displays. Monitor buildings for safety compliance. Report any safety concerns. Maintain building access sheets and key logs. Request building access and key requests. Ensure building access is removed and keys are turned in when jobs are terminated.

Preferred Qualifications

 

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Lisa Osborne, 575 646-2506, lisaosbo@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

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