Research Assistant

Research Assistant – Kennesaw State University

Job

Location:

Kennesaw, Georgia
Type:
Temporary, Part‑time

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships, and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens.

Our entrepreneurial spirit, high‑impact research, and Division I athletics attract students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university’s vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia.

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

• 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, prepares buffers and common reagents
• Maintains supplies and orders as needed

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a field related to the position

Prior laboratory research experience

Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Previous experience within the area of study as designated by the addendum

Knowledge, skills, and abilities to handle multiple tasks or projects concurrently and meet assigned deadlines.

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem‑solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills.

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (e.g., Microsoft Office suite, Graph Pad Prism).

Strong attention to detail and follow‑up skills.

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. The University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo.

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 a security clearance.

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

All final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer. Applicants for positions of trust who are presented with results that confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

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

Entry level

Full‑time

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