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Auburn University
Research Tech, Huntsville - Pooled Position
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What they do
A Research Technician provides technical support to a research program or project. Responsibilities typically include preparing laboratory materials, operating scientific equipment, performing experiments, collecting and recording data, and ensuring compliance with laboratory safety standards. Works in a variety of fields within science or the social sciences, in programs based at a university or research institution, or works on government or industry sponsored research projects. Conducts field or library research or recruits participants for a study; may also assist with legal research. These roles typically have training in laboratory techniques and may hold relevant degrees or certifications to applicable fields.
$48,164 / year median in Alabama
Job Description
Salary Range:
USD $38,980.00/Yr.- USD $64,700.
Locations:
Huntsville, AL Categories:
Research Job Type:
Non-Faculty Position Type:
Full-Time Department:
Applied Research Center Associated Division:
Samuel Ginn Col of Engineering Req ID:
8785 Overview This is a pool posting for future vacancies in this job classification. This is a two year limited term appointment. Continuation of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funding. These positions are in Huntsville, AL The Auburn University Huntsville Research Center (AUHRC) and the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering are seeking candidates for multiple positions of Research Technician. This position Provides direct technical support to researchers by maintaining, scheduling, and operating facilities and equipment; collecting and/or providing technical expertise on specimens/samples; and gathering/reporting data. Responsibilities Maintains supplies, equipment and facilities used in conjunction with research activities. Performs scientific data collections, reductions, and analysis involving routine procedures and interprets data. Operates field, laboratory and/or shop equipment used in support of research projects. Performs fieldwork by collecting specimens, samples and gathering data. Inventories and requisitions supplies and equipment. Trains students and staff in the operation of equipment and technical procedures. Assists with laboratory procedures, reports, and research proposals. Maintains and organizes detailed records of studies conducted for computer data entry and records computer results. May assist in the writing of research papers and statements of funding in addition to collecting literature and record searches. Qualifications Level I- High School diploma or GED Coursework in content specific area of research and zero (0) years of Experience in research and/or lab equipment operations. Level II
- High School diploma or GED Coursework in content specific area of research and one (1) years of Experience in research and/or lab equipment operations. Level IIII
- High School diploma or GED Coursework in content specific area of research and two (2) years of Experience in research and/or lab equipment operations. Level IV
- High School diploma or GED Coursework in content specific area of research and three (3) years of Experience in research and/or lab equipment operations. Level V
- High School diploma or GED Coursework in content specific area of research and five (5) years of Experience in research and/or lab equipment operations. Level VI
- High School diploma or GED Coursework in content specific area of research and seven (7) years of Experience in research and/or lab equipment operations. Level VII
- High School diploma or GED Coursework in content specific area of research and eight (8) years of Experience in research and/or lab equipment operations.