Scope of Job:
Under limited supervision and with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, performs complex research work by assisting in the development, implementation, and monitoring of specialized research projects. Manages the upkeep, training, and supervision of specialized research equipment within area of assigned responsibility.
Description of Duties:
• Plans, conducts, monitors, and
analyzes research projects to include interpreting results, developing
nonstandard tests, recommending technology-based solutions, or determining
computational strategies; formulates and monitors long-range research
objectives, programs, and priorities; reviews, analyzes, and evaluates the
impact of legislation, regulations, and policies affecting current research.
• May assist in formulation of research objectives and programs and determine
the scope of methodologies of research projects and areas to be evaluated;
provides consultation relating to research design, planning, instrumentation,
statistical analysis, and reporting; works with researchers on the development
of experiments and interpretation of results for research and teaching.
• Assists in developing policies and procedures used in conducting and
administering research, demonstration, and evaluation activities; assists with
conducting data quality assurance procedures; develops, improves, or customizes
products, equipment, formulas, processes, or analytical methods; prepares
research data sets and documents data structure and definitions; may develop
new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific
scientific project needs.
• Writes technical papers or summary of findings and prepares standards and
specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests; coordinates or
advises personnel in test procedures.
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes research data to include the use of
statistical methods and relational databases to analyze data sets; prepares and
provides presentations for professional organizations, governmental entities,
and the public; communicates research results through conference presentations,
scientific publications, or project reports.
• Ensures adherence to laboratory standards and practices to maximize safety
and operational effectiveness; prepares and schedules equipment use during
laboratory/research sessions; may diagnose equipment malfunctions, dismantle,
and repair equipment; maintains laboratory instruments to ensure proper working
order and troubleshoots malfunctions when needed; compiles and analyzes test
information to determine process or equipment operating efficiency or to
diagnose malfunctions.
• Trains users on the operation and data management of research equipment.
• Handles all issues relating to laboratory supplies, including ordering
materials, maintaining inventory, and proper storage.
• Participates in proposal writing and coordination for external funds for
equipment acquisitions; may be a Principle Investigator or Co-Principle
Investigator.
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use
institutional software systems.
• Complies with all State and University policies.
• Other duties may be assigned.
Required Education:
Ph.D.
Required Experience:
Knowledge of statistical concepts and methods and their application to research analysis; of measurement, testing, and evaluation; and of research methods, principles, techniques, and philosophies.
Preferred Experience:
Experience in a relevant area.
