Coastal Research Assistant — Lab & Data Support (PhD Track)

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Tulane University seeks a Research Assistant for PhD River Coastal Science & Engineering students to support laboratory and administrative tasks. The role involves handling equipment, preparing samples, data entry, and coordinating interviews while engaging with researchers and students.

The position emphasizes safety paperwork, lab cleanliness, and effective communication within the department to enhance research activities and workflow for student employees.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment as a Tulane University student is required.
• Enrollment in a particular class or course of study may be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, cleaning, and storing lab equipment
• Preparing solutions and samples for research purposes
• Assisting with safety paperwork
• Cleaning the laboratory
• Receiving packages
• Processing lab findings and data entry
• Compiling instrument usage records
• Interacting with researchers, test subjects, and/or patients
• Answering phones and department communications
• Scheduling and conducting interviews
• Assisting with administrative day-to-day tasks
• Conducting research and aiding researchers

Education

Active enrollment as Tulane University student

Enrollment in a specific class or course of study (potentially)

Job description

Tulane University seeks a Research Assistant for PhD River Coastal Science & Engineering students to support laboratory and administrative tasks. The role involves handling equipment, preparing samples, data entry, and coordinating interviews while engaging with researchers and students.

The position emphasizes safety paperwork, lab cleanliness, and effective communication within the department to enhance research activities and workflow for student employees.