Student Research Assistant - Lab & Data Operations

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University is seeking a Research Assistant to support the department with administrative and research tasks. The role involves work directly related to research in or outside a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities include lab equipment maintenance, preparing samples, safety paperwork, and data entry, as well as handling communications and scheduling interviews. This position emphasizes student involvement and career readiness in line with NACE guidelines.

Qualifications

• Active student enrollment at Tulane University is required.
• Enrollment in a specific class or program may be applicable.

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 a student at Tulane University

Enrollment in a course of study (potentially)

Job description

Tulane University is seeking a Research Assistant to support the department with administrative and research tasks. The role involves work directly related to research in or outside a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities include lab equipment maintenance, preparing samples, safety paperwork, and data entry, as well as handling communications and scheduling interviews. This position emphasizes student involvement and career readiness in line with NACE guidelines.