Veterans and Visionaries Research Assistant, Part Time Temporary

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Kennesaw State University is seeking a Veterans and Visionaries Research Assistant (Part Time, Temporary) to support ongoing projects on the Kennesaw campus. This role involves data collection, result interpretation, and assisting with literature reviews and manuscript preparation.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and prior lab experience, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field related to the position.
• Prior laboratory research experience.

Responsabilités

• Performs data collection and calculations according to established policies and procedures
• Interprets and communicates results
• Makes presentations on research results
• Assists with writing research papers, conducts library research and prepares bibliographic materials
• Cleans and maintains research areas, makes buffers and common reagents
• Maintains supplies and orders as needed

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Independent judgment

Organization

Communication skills

Time management

Project management

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Formation

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Description du poste

Veterans and Visionaries Research Assistant, Part TimeTemporary

Job ID: 304381

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Part Time

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives throughacademic excellence, innovative research, strong communitypartnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University isone of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. Withgrowing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand ourinstitutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia.We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoraldegrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders,lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Ourentrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division Iathletics draw students from throughout the region and from morethan 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrantculture, career opportunities,rich benefits, and valuesof respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, andaccountability make us an employer of choice. We are part ofthe University System of Georgia.We are searching for talented people to joinKennesaw State University in our vision. Come TakeFlight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for JobResponsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 SouthMarietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Provides support for research projects in the assigned area.Assists in conducting experiments, managing lab operations.

This position is considered limited-term staff since it utilizescontingent funding, which is currently only secured throughNovember 20,2026. Employment thereafter will be conditional basedon the continued availability of funding. This position isconsidered limited-term staff since it utilizes contingent funding.Continued employment is contingent upon availability of grantfunding for this position.

Responsibilities

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: -
• 1. Performs data collection and calculations according to established policies and procedures
• 2. Interprets and communicates results
• 3. Makes presentations on research results
• 4. Assists with writing research papers, conducts library researchand prepares bibliographic materials
• 5. Cleans and maintains research areas, makes buffers and commonreagents
• 6. Maintains supplies and orders as needed

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of highereducation in a field related to the position

Required Experience

Prior laboratory research experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred EducationalQualifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meetingassigned deadlines

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving,independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal andwritten), time management, project management and presentationskills Proficient with computer applications and programs associated withthe position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite) Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect.These values serve as thefoundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USGcommunity member is responsible for demonstrating and upholdingthese standards.More details on the USG Statement of CoreValues and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an EqualEmployment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed tomaintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work andstudy. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law,Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the Universityprohibits harassment of or discrimination against any personbecause of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment,pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexualorientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity ornational origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, orveteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community oncampus, in connection with a University program or activity, or ina manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSUcommunity.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaintunder the provisions of this policy, students, employees,applicants for employment or admission or other third partiesshould contact the Office of Institutional Equity at EnglishBuilding, Suite 225, [e-mail].

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
• This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy,all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminalbackground investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclosecriminal record history during the initial screening process andprior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants forpositions of trust with screening results which confirm adisqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualifiedfrom employment eligibility

All applicants are required to include professional referencesas part of their application process. Some positions may requireadditional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report,credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification ofacademic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf