Hybrid Research Assistant, Science (Part-Time) chez Laramie County Community College, WY

About the Department

This position is for research assistance for ongoing projects as needed as part of the larger LCCC Undergraduate Research Program. Projects will vary in timing and topic.

Compensation: $15.03/hr.  

Priority Screening Date: Position is open until filled.

Starting Date: As soon as practical after the hiring process. 

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: – this position is non-exempt and is eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA.  This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative, other duties may be assigned).

Duties:

• Conducts all experiments and field observations using currently accepted techniques including safe use of research organisms, chemicals and equipment both in the lab and in the field. 
• Communicates the results of experiments both in writing and orally as appropriate to peers, supervisors, and the scientific community. 
• Is present for all meetings and completes work in established deadlines. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITES:

• Knowledge of introductory levels of content in a natural science field (biology, chemistry, physics) including understanding of the scientific method and application to unexplored questions.
• Ability to find and evaluate primary scientific literature to ascertain previous work and background on the projects. 
• Ability to maintain organizational scheme and manage large amounts of data.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both writing and speaking.
• Ability to follow and develop (as necessary) procedures for lab and field activities.

• While performing the essential functions of this position a variable work schedule may be required
• There may be occurrences of interacting with employees and/or students, past employees and/or students, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations
• While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities
• There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor
• An employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well

NOTE: This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform.  All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience conducting novel research and project responsibility including collaborative activities as well as professional communication of the results.
• Previous involvement in LCCC research group.

Other Qualifications

If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.

LCCC DOES NOT SPONSOR H1B VISAS.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Laramie County Community College is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities.

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