Research Assistant

Usmfoundation; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg invites applications for a part-time Research Assistant in the School of Kinesiology and Nutrition. You will maintain and clean laboratory equipment, ensure animal safety, and collaborate with team members on ongoing research projects.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and be able to work in a diverse, dynamic environment; preferred progress toward a science-related bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma; ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with team members.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and cleaning of laboratory equipment
• Ensuring animal safety
• Collaboration with team members
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Diversity & teamwork

Independent judgment

Communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma

Science coursework (preferred)

Job description

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Research Assistant.

Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States

Division School of Kinesiology and Nutrition

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Part Time

Grant Funded Yes

Pay Grade
Generic Grade

Posting Close Date Five Days After Posted

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintenance and cleaning of laboratory equipment
• Ensuring animal safety
• Collaboration with team members
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a high school diploma, live in the Little Rock, AR area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
• Ability to make sound judgments.
• Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Civility in all interactions.

Preferred Qualifications

at least 30 hours towards a bachelor's degree in a science-related area.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu .

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its service, programs, and activities.

If reasonable accomodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other beneifts and privileges of employment, please contact:

The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity & Labor Regulatory Compliance

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McLemore Hall (MCL) 310 | 118 College Drive #5111 | Hattiesburg, MS 39406

Phone: [phone] | Fax: [phone] | TTY/TDD: 1.800.582.2233

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TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi is committed to the safety andsecurity of the USM community. The annual federal required compliancedocument which contains policy statements and crime statistics for theUniversity is available on the UPD website at http://www.usm.edu/police/ .You may also request a copy by contacting the University PoliceDepartment at Bond Hall, 1st Floor West, Hattiesburg, MS 39406 [phone]. The policy statements address the University's policies,procedures and programs concerning safety and security, for example,policies for responding to emergency situations and sexual offenses.Three years' of statistics are included for certain types of crimes thatwere reported to have occurred on campus, in or on off-campus buildingsor property owned or controlled by the University and on publicproperty within or immediately adjacent to the campus.