Job Number: 496996
Work Type: Temporary
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Department: Biology BS
Categories: Research, Service, & Sponsored Programs

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Job Title:Temporary-Graduate Research Assistant ILocation:Fort Lauderdale-Davie, FloridaWork Type:TemporaryJob Category:Non-ExemptHiring Range:$20.00 per hourPay Basis:Hourly Subject to Grant Funding?:Yes Essential Job Functions:1. Contributes to basic and applied research activities. Performs a variety of tests, makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results.
2. Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
3. Assists writing research reports for funding agencies .
4. May participate in the publication of significant results.
5. Advances expertise through education, training, and/or research experience.
6. Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Marginal Job Functions: Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:1. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

2. Database and data entry skills.

3. Ability to utilize or learn to utilize software relevant to the research program, new research methods and, work routines quickly.

4. Ability to attain required certification for applicable research program or project.

5. Ability to read and comprehend reports and other scientific literature.
Job Requirements:Must hold a valid driver’s license and insured, working vehicle for use in fieldworkRequired Certifications/Licensures:Must have a valid Driver's LicenseRequired Education:Bachelor's DegreeMajor (if required):Biology or related scienceRequired Experience:1. Six (6) months experience working in a laboratory or scientific research environment.
2. Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program at the Oceanographic Center.
Preferred Qualifications:Interest in evolutionary biology, epidemiology, and/or environmental scienceIs this a safety sensitive position?No Background Screening Required?No Pre-Employment Conditions: Sensitivity Disclaimer:

Advertised: Sep 21, 2020 Eastern Daylight Time
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