Laboratory Research Assistant I (Part-Time) - 991489 Nova Southeastern University - 3.8 Dania, FL Job Details Part-time $18.49 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Experimental data reports Data preprocessing Image processing Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Word embeddings Bachelor's degree Experience in a research and development laboratory environment Research findings presentation Quality data entry Data analysis software Scientific reports Full Job Description We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University! Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university. We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.

Primary Purpose:

Participates in the design, execution, analysis, and evaluation of research projects directly aligned with the educational goals of the student and the Oceanographic Center.

Job Category:

Non-Exempt Hiring Range:

$18.492445

Pay 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. May participate in the publication of significant results. 4. Advances expertise through education, training, and/or research experience. 5. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements:

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

1. Experience in using R software for data cleaning, exploration, and analysis. 2. Experience conducting image analyses (stills and video). 3. Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. 4. Database and data entry skills. 5. Ability to utilize or learn to utilize software relevant to the research program, new research methods and, work routines quickly. 6. Ability to attain required certification for applicable research program or project. 7. Ability to read and comprehend reports and other scientific literature. 8. Ability to write short scientific reports, and orally present data and findings as relevant to the projects being worked on

Required Certifications/Licensures:

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree Major (if required: Biology or related science

Required 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:

1. Experience in using R for statistical analysis and visualization 2. Experience with image annotation software to be used in the project, including Biigle and SeaGIS 3. Experience using Matlab and/or Python 4. Knowledge and experience of working with deep-sea ecological datasets Is this a safety sensitive position? No Background Screening Required?

No Pre-Employment Conditions:

Sensitivity Disclaimer:

Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.