Temporary Research Technician College of Arts and Sciences

Overview

This position is part of a hiring pool for research technicians employed by the College of Arts and Sciences. It is a part‑time, non‑exempt, temporary role. Acceptance into the pool does not represent an offer of employment. The College conducts both applied and fundamental research, collecting, synthesizing, archiving, and distributing data, specimens, and knowledge, including field work.

• Knowledge of data collection and entry procedures, and of computerized spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to manipulate data to produce charts and graphs that display trends.
• Ability to interpret data results for reporting.
• Ability to work in remote locations, sometimes in extreme conditions.
• Ability to coordinate or lead the activities of others.

• Research Technician 1:
  High school graduation and 6 months of experience in a field relevant to research, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Research Technician 2:
  One year of relevant college coursework and one year of experience in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Research Technician 3:
  Two years of relevant college coursework and two years of experience in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Research Technician 4:
  Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and four years of experience, or equivalent combination of training and experience.

This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage, Alaska. It is part‑time and non‑exempt. The grade is determined based on education and experience, and pay is set according to the Temporary Salary Table.

Sabrina Haverfield, CAS Human Resources and Faculty Services Support Manager, smhaverfield

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check. Your application is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. All employees are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting university business.