Nova Southeastern University · 1 month ago
Laboratory Research Assistant I - TEMPORARY
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expNova Southeastern University is a not-for-profit, independent university known for academic excellence and innovation. The Laboratory Research Assistant I will contribute to research by assisting researchers, maintaining laboratories, and ensuring a safe work environment.
EducationHigher EducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Contributes to basic and applied research activities; collects, analyzes, and processes laboratory samples or research data; performs a variety of tests, using routine and/or special techniques and methods
Analyzes experimental data and interprets results to write reports and summaries of findings
Assists in evaluating research methods, procedures, and techniques based on established objectives
Cleans, maintains, and prepares supplies and work areas
Sets up, adjusts, calibrates, cleans, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory and field equipment
Orders and inventories materials to maintain supplies
Provides and maintains a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting laboratory or facility safety audits
Completes special projects as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
Five (5) years of research laboratory experience, OR
Associate degree and three (3) years of research laboratory experience, OR
Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of research laboratory experience
Biology - Working knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment
Chemistry – Working knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo
English Language – General knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
Mathematics - General knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, and/or statistics, and their applications
Reading Comprehension - Basic understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents
Active Listening - Basic skills in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Critical Thinking - Basic skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Science - Basic skills using scientific rules and methods to solve problems
Complex Problem Solving - Basic skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Active Learning - Basic skills in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Judgment and Decision Making - Basic skills in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the appropriate one
Speaking - Basic skills in talking to others to convey information effectively
Systems Analysis - Basic skills in determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes
Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions
Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules
Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
Category Flexibility - The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways
Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
Near Vision - Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
Speech Recognition - Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person
Speech Clarity - Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you
Travel - Must be able to travel on a daily and/or overnight basis
May be required to work nights or weekends
May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties
May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils, and computer keyboards
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver
Retirement plan
Excellent medical and dental plans
Company
Nova Southeastern University
Nova Southeastern University is a nonprofit, independent research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (10)
2022 (16)
2021 (19)
2020 (11)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.75MKey Investors
Community Foundation of BrowardHealth Foundation of South Florida
2025-06-26Grant· $0.45M
2023-02-15Grant· $1M
2022-02-22Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
Marilyn Gardner
Program Professor & Education Enterprise Associate
Theoharis Theoharides
Executive Director, Center of Excellence for Neuroinflammation Research, NSU
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