Temporary Research Technician- Office of Research

Overview

This is a pool from which the College of Engineering, College of Business and Public Policy, Institute of Social and Economic Research, Community Technical College, Business Enterprise Institute, and the School of Education will draw upon when research technicians are needed to work on sponsored projects. These units conduct applied and fundamental scientific research, which may include collecting, synthesizing, archiving, and distributing data.

Some field work may be included in addition to administrative or technical duties.

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

Varies by level of position need.

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

Typical Education or Training:
Varies by level of position need. (Same as Qualification Levels)

This is a part-time, non-exempt temporary position. New hires will be placed on the Temporary Salary Table and the grade is determined based on education and experience.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

* To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at .

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.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kris Keays-Gantkmkeaysgant or Cindy Detablan at clgreen.

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