Research Assistant 2

East Tennessee State University

  • Johnson City, TN Roan Mountain, TN
  • $37,515 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
Administrative/Professional positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants. All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent upon sufficient funding.Posting DetailsPosition InformationJob Title Research Assistant 2
Department Biomedical Sciences - 31270
Pay Grade 4
Job Category Administrative
Job SummaryThe Department of Biomedical Sciences, in the College of Medicine, is seeking to fill one (1) Research Assistant 2 vacancy. In this role you will be responsible to the Chair and the assigned Principal Investigator for assisting with:
  • biological research experiments, data collection, interpretation, evaluation, and documentation of research-related lab projects;
  • maintaining computer databases of research and relevant research protocols;
  • training and supervising new research personnel; and
  • performing other related duties as assigned.
East Tennessee State University is located in Johnson City, Tennessee, in the beautiful Appalachian Highlands region. The area is characterized by small towns, rich artistic traditions, and lots of outdoor experiences. Asheville is less than an hour's drive; Knoxville is just 90 minutes. Within 45 minutes of campus, you can hike on the Appalachian Trail and explore the world-famous rhododendron gardens atop Roan Mountain. The mountain streams create recreation opportunities for skiing, boating, and bass fishing on nearby TVA lakes, while the mountain ridges just over the border in western North Carolina offer snow skiing; and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just two hours away.The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including:
  • Paid time off & leave
  • 17 paid holidays
  • Educational Assistance
  • Health and life insurance
  • Retirement
  • Access to University facilities and services and much more!
Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: .ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of advanced biochemical terminology.
  • Knowledge of advanced laboratory procedures and methodology.
  • Knowledge of biochemical assays and associated instrumentation.
  • Knowledge of histological techniques and light microscopy.
  • Knowledge of computers and software programs used in data collection, interpretation, and reporting.
  • Knowledge of laboratory safety practices and procedures.
  • Ability to train and supervise support personnel.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and work independently.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time.
  • Ability to multitask and ensure deadlines are met.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or other related field
  • Knowledge of biological and biochemical techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Hands-on experience pertinent to biochemical, molecular, and/or histological techniques.
Salary 37,515.00Posting Detail InformationPosting Number AS01358P
Is this position subject to a criminal background check? No
Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No
FLSA Status Exempt
Open Date 05/07/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to ApplicantsAdministrative/Professional positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants. All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent upon sufficient funding.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed To ApplyRequired Documents * Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Transcripts
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