What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant position at University of Houston?
- 497176
- Part-Time
- Behavioral & Social Sciences
Department: Behavioral & Social Sciences Salary: 43,000-48,900
Description:
This position is housed in the College of Medicine- Behavior and Social Sciences Department.
Provides assistance and expertise in various areas of research such as calibration of instrumentation, equipment maintenance and repair, preparation of samples for testing, monitoring of safety equipment and procedures, development and fabrication of prototype equipment, recording of test results, and basic analyses of data.
1. Ensures experiments are preformed according to specification.
2. May make practical technical recommendations to changes in procedures, equipment, or prototype design.
3. Applies basic skill and develops advanced skills.
4. Often assists with, and may perform, some advanced functions.
5. Solves most routine problems while referring more complex questions to higher levels.
6. Receives direct supervision but is expected to select from a variety of standard procedures to complete tasks.
MQ: Associate's Degree with 6 months experience.
Additional Job Posting Information:
1. Ensures experiments are preformed according to specification.
2. May make practical technical recommendations to changes in procedures, equipment, or prototype design.
3. Applies basic skill and develops advanced skills.
4. Often assists with, and may perform, some advanced functions.
5. Solves most routine problems while referring more complex questions to higher levels.
6. Receives direct supervision but is expected to select from a variety of standard procedures to complete tasks.
MQ: Associate's Degree with 6 months experience.
Additional Job Posting Information:
- Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
- Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.
- This is a part-time position at 0.50 FTE. Employment in this position is subject to funding availability and does not create an expectation of continued employment beyond the grant period.
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