Summer Assistant

Extra Help/Summer Assistant

UA Little Rock's Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences is seeing to hire an Extra Help/Summer Assistant. This position will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Supporting grant-funded research projects and performing tasks assigned by and under the guidance of research employees and graduate assistants. Material research in the labs may cross multiple scientific disciplines relating to the study and development of advanced materials. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Required Education and or

Experience:

• Must have a high-school diploma.

Preferred Education and or

Experience:

• Basic to intermediate knowledge of one or more science disciplines (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics, engineering).

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support grant-funded research projects;
• Perform tasks assigned by and under the guidance of research employees and graduate assistants;
• Perform research as directed in the area of materials and mechanical engineering.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work in a team environment against experimental deadlines;
• Document lab activities for technical reporting, time reporting, and possible manuscript contributions;
• Knowledge in Microsoft products such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.

Additional Information:

Salary Information: $11.00

Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume

Optional Documents:

Recruitment Contact Information:
Jo Marie Smith, Business Grants Manager, jmsmith1

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

No Background Check Required

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing.

A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Sitting, Standing

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Balancing, Crouching, Lifting, Repetitive Motion, Sharps

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