Research Assistant

PURPOSE:

To provide support in conducting research activities that advance the goals and objectives of a recently awarded 1890 Capacity Building Grant. This role will assist in gathering, analyzing, and organizing data; preparing reports and documentation; supporting project implementation; and contributing to the development of strategies that strengthen institutional capacity. The position will play an important part in ensuring that grant-funded initiatives are carried out effectively, meet compliance requirements, and produce meaningful outcomes for the university and its stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement experiments as directed to achieve the goals of the project.
• Present the scientific findings to academia and industry.
• Educate the public and stakeholders.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and skills in molecular biology.
• Ability to perform research independently.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in microbiology or a related area is required.
• Experience in microbiology is required.
• Experience in plant pathology is a plus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in molecular biology and bioinformatics is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods.
• Occasional ability to lift, carry, and put away parcels weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Normal physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job taking distance and speed into account.
• Normal physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
• Normal physical strength to handle routine office materials and tools.
• Normal dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Normal coordination, including eye-hand, hand-foot.
• Normal endurance.

This position is renewable yearly, depending on the availability of funding and the incumbent's performance.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.