Research Assistant; Student

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Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Research Aide

Department

Department Research & Sponsored Programs

Department Summary

Will work in Biology Department. Under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator, student Research Assistant will be responsible for experimental design, conduct of experiments, data analysis, and presentation/reporting of results.

General Job Description

Job description may include routine, varied, and moderately complex duties involving a moderate degree of responsibility and judgment. May require previous training or equivalent experience. May direct or coordinate activities of other student employees.

Skills and/or Duties:

• Routine data entry
• Answering phones; greeting customers; taking messages
• Scanning and making copies
• Training new hires
• Managing schedules
• Providing support to students (tutors, peer mentors, orientation leaders)
• Conduct presentations
• Managing confidential information
• Maintain regular attendance
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Specific Duties

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• College student at NMHU enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours
• High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• No experience to some clerical/office experience

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

• Lifting a minimum of 30 pounds – Occasionally
• Standing – Frequently
• Walking – Frequently
• Bending – Frequently
• Squatting – Frequently
• Climbing – Occasionally
• Kneeling – Frequently
• Repetitive hand motion – Frequently
• Sitting – Frequently
• Prolonged use of computer – Frequently

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate $14.00/ Hour

Preferred Work Schedule

Employment Term

Employment Term Spring - 2024, Summer - 2024

Work Location/Campus Center

Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus

Posting Number

Posting Number S1155P

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 01/29/2024

Position End Date (if temporary)

Position End Date (if temporary) 06/30/2024

Job Posted Date

Job Posted Date 01/24/ 2024

Job Posting Close Date

Job Posting Close Date 02/29/2024

EEO Statement

New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identiy, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessiblity, excellence, and responsiveness. For disabled access or services call  or email hr

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you a current student of NMHU?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/ Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts Conferring Required Degree
• Letter(s) of Recommendation