Summer Laboratory Research Aide - Temporary

Nova Southeastern University; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition waiver

Retirement plan

Excellent medical and dental plans

Job summary

Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is looking for a research assistant to support basic research activities. The role involves assisting scientists in laboratories and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment.

Candidates must have a high school education and skills in reading comprehension, active listening, and speaking. The position is non-exempt and offers an hourly pay structure.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of English language structure, content, spelling, and grammar.
• Knowledge of arithmetic and algebra applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the conduct of research and collection of information and samples.
• Perform tests using routine and special techniques and methods.
• Maintain logs of work-related activities.
• Provide basic assistance in recording data.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Active listening

Speaking

Education

1-2 years of high school education

Job description

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University!

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964 and is a not‑for‑profit, independent university recognized for academic excellence and innovation. NSU offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver and retirement plan, and excellent medical and dental plans. The university values the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and visitors and operates as a tobacco‑free campus.

Primary Purpose

Under direct supervision of a Principal Investigator or designee, observe and support basic research activities, assist scientists in laboratories, set up and maintain laboratory instruments, equipment, and materials, make observations, and record results.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples.
• Assist in the performance of tests using routine and special techniques and methods.
• Keep logs of work‑related activities.
• Use computers and computer‑interfaced equipment to perform work duties.
• Provide basic assistance to researchers in recording data.
• Clean, maintain, and prepare supplies and work areas.
• Set up, adjust, calibrate, and clean laboratory equipment.
• Assist in report writing and/or perform library research.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Physical Requirements

• Near vision: must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet).
• Speech clarity: must speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Speech recognition: must identify and understand another person's speech.
• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing while performing job duties.
• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment or supplies, including pens, pencils, and computer keyboards.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• English language – knowledge of structure, content, spelling, and grammar.
• Mathematics – knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, and their applications.

Skills

• Reading comprehension – proficient understanding of written sentences and paragraphs.
• Active listening – give full attention, take time to understand points, ask questions, and avoid interruptions.
• Speaking – proficient skills in conveying information effectively.

Abilities

• Information ordering – ability to arrange things or actions in a rule‑based order.
• Selective attention – ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Written comprehension – ability to read and understand information and ideas in writing.
• Oral comprehension – ability to listen to and understand information presented verbally.

Required Education

1‑2 years of high school education.

Job Category

Non‑Exempt

Pay Basis

Hourly

Safety Sensitive Position

No

Background Screening Required

No

Equal Employment Opportunity

NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.

ADA Compliance

Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.