Student Research Assistant - River-Coastal Science & Engineering

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

Research Assistant - This is only for PhD River Coastal Science & Engineering students

Job Description

The Research Assistant will support the department/organisation in various administrative and research tasks. This position deals directly with research (in or outside a laboratory).

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

Qualifications

• Active enrollment as a student at Tulane University
• Prior or active enrollment in a particular class or course of study (potentially)

About Us

This position will help student employees demonstrate and cultivate the career readiness competencies in accordance with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person's race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane's employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at [e-mail] .