Research Technician

Research Technician

Campus : Downtown Phoenix

Research Technician

Job Description

Performs data collection and reduction, laboratory techniques, and conducts surveys and excavations of limited scope requiring initiative and judgement based on knowledge and understanding of scientific theory.

Job Family

Research & Laboratory

Department Name

Edson Sponsored

Full-Time / Part-Time

Part-Time

VP Code

VP / EXEC VICE PROV DPC

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is a grant funded position. Continuation is contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

Close Date

29-May- is the initial close date. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until all positions are filled

Category

Essential Duties

• Performs recruitment, retention, and data collection, reductions and analyses involving routine procedures characterized by moderate use of independent judgement.
• Conducts psychosocial surveys and anthropometric measurements, various tests, routines and analyses where procedures are clearly defined and results readilydetermined.
• Maintains detailed records of studies conducted, organizes data, prepares data for computer input and records computer output.
• Compiles data and generates computerized statistical data for analytical purposes using software packages; makes preliminary analyses and assists researchers in interpreting the data.
• Conducts library searches to find research information on related procedures and techniques that can be used in the laboratory and / or field.
• Writes summaries of projects, documenting location, findings and procedures used and assists in writing reports by conducting literature searches and background research;

prepares bibliographies as required.

Operates laboratory and experimental equipment such as stadiometer, bioimpedance scale, blood pressure monitor, and centrifuge.

Inventories and requisitions supplies; may maintain bookkeeping records.

Trains students and staff in the operation of equipment and / or in the performance of technical procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment; OR, Four years research experience appropriate to the area of assignment;

OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and / or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

Bilingual in Spanish and English, oral and written.

Working Environment

• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential duties
• Communicate
• Use critical thinking to make decisions and / or analyze and report data / results of tests conducted
• Conduct lab tests using appropriate equipment and protocols
• Handle petty cash
• Conduct interviews over the phone or in person
• Work in a school or community setting
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and / or are subject to resolution of conflicts
• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work
• Schedule appointments and maintain calendar for project
• Supervise staff and / or students
• Use lab equipment - please specify equipment : centrifuge, stadiometer, blood pressure monitor, bioimpedance scale
• Use of basic math and a calculator
• Use office equipment including a desktop computer.
• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse
• Works under supervision
• Works from general instructions on standard job duties and specific directions / instructions on new assignments
• Ability to work both independently within a complex structured team.
• Able to exercise judgment within generally defined practices & policies to determine appropriate action

Department Statement

The Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation is distinguished as a model for excellence and inspiration in nursing and interprofessional practice, education, and research to advance knowledge and innovative practice models, and new solutions to optimize the health and well-being of our diverse local, national and global communities.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access.

This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves.

Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines.

ASU serves more than , students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Employment Verification Statement

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Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety / security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3 : 00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month / year format 6 / 88 to 8 / 94), job title, jobduties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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