Research Assistant I, Greenhouse

Lindenwood University; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 5,373,000 - 6,199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No perks listed

Job summary

Lindenwood University is seeking a Research Assistant I in the Greenhouse lab to support the laboratory director and coordinator with daily research, educational, and outreach activities. The role involves hands-on lab work, classroom support, and development of instructional materials within the Exercise and Performance Nutrition Lab.

Qualified candidates must be enrolled at Lindenwood and possess a bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field, with prior compliance training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related area is required.
• Currently enrolled as Lindenwood University student.
• Completion and maintenance of all compliance training required upon hire.
• National certifications or licenses related to fitness preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance of research activities with university, state and federal regulations.
• Assist with instruction of undergraduate laboratory activities and grading.
• Develop educational workshops on research testing and processes.
• Establish and maintain competence in laboratory testing per protocol.
• Develop and maintain professional training in AED, CPR, DEXA, safety, and phlebotomy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related area

Current enrollment at Lindenwood University

Compliance training completion

Tools

Word

EndNote

Excel

GraphPad

SPSS

Job description

Welcome to Career Opportunities at Lindenwood University.

JOB TITLE SUMMARY

Job Title: Research Assistant I, Greenhouse

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 5

Job Week Assignment: 36

Rate of Pay: $15.00/ hour

Work Cycle: August 1 through May 31

Campus Location: St. Charles

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The research assistant I assists the laboratory director and laboratory coordinator with daily activities pertaining to various research, educational and community outreach projects as they pertain to the laboratory’s mission.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains compliance of all research activities with university, state and federal regulations.
• Assists with instruction of undergraduate laboratory activities, grading of undergraduate assignments and the preparation of lectures and teaching materials.
• Assists with development of educational workshops on research testing and all aspects of the research process.
• Establishes and maintains expertise in completion of all laboratory-testing activities according to required protocol.
• Develops and maintains competence and acquires any required professional training related to: AED, CPR, DEXA, laboratory safety and phlebotomy techniques.
• Develops and maintains competence at exercise testing, body composition and biochemistry analysis of samples as they relate to laboratory protocols.

Service Orientation

• Assists with internal and external outreach activities to promote the mission of the laboratory and involved activities.
• Initiates as well as collaborates on preparation of all presentations, abstract, data reports and manuscripts.

Communication, Collaboration, and Teamwork

• Aids in the development of positive University, social media and community presence.
• Assists with development of infographics and other public-facing materials.
• Assists with educating and mentoring of undergraduate research students and volunteers.

Planning, Organizing, and Accountability

• Assists laboratory coordinator in maintaining supply inventory, compliance and maintenance of equipment.
• Assists with proper paper and electronic documentation of all appointments, phone calls, reports, meetings and other activities as they relate to laboratory activities.
• Reviews client health and medical history and using American College of Sports Medicine standards make determination on assessment of risk to perform certain types of exercise.
• Acts as a liaison with other departments and outside agencies.

Initiative, Problem-Solving, and Decision Making

• Assists other students with developing research-testing protocols.
• Operates as a primary point of contact in completion of all laboratory related tasks, protocols and activities.

Support the Mission of the University

• Supports the mission of the university and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence.
• Serves as a positive ambassador of both the Exercise and Performance Nutrition Laboratory, School of Health Sciences and Lindenwood University.

Job may require other duties as assigned

Job may require other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications - Required qualifications to effectively perform the job. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. (Additional requirements may be designated by position.)

• Good academic, social and financial standing with the University required.
• Current enrollment in classes at Lindenwood University required.
• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related area required.
• Completion and maintenance of all compliance training (ethics, laboratory safety, etc.) required upon hire.
• National certifications or licenses as they relate to fitness, strength and conditioning or nutrition preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job competently.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Efficient and expedient communicator via text, email, phone or face-to-face communication regarding laboratory activities.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organized and able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong professional integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and think critically.
• Competent at word processing (Word, End Note), statistical reports (Excel, GraphPad, SPSS) and nutritional analysis to disseminate research findings to all constituents.
• Understanding of absolute and relative contraindications to exercise testing to maintain compliance with American College of Sports Medicine professional guidelines.

Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. Please click here to view Lindenwood University’s flexible work designation descriptions.

• Weekend, morning and evening work may be required.
• Applied exercise physiology testing and exercise training environments.
• Field-testing venues.
• General office and/or classroom conditions.
• Clinical research testing environments.
• Non-Standard Flex

Physical Abilities - Activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to communicate with others through speaking, listening, reading and writing.
• Stamina to complete, teach, and supervise research testing protocols.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended time periods.
• Coordinate and assist with moving exercise equipment.
• Stand up, bend over, kneel and reach overhead as needed to complete research protocols.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.