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Technical Associate - GRANT-FUNDED

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Work type: Staff Full Time
Categories: Other Staff Positions

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS DARTMOUTH

POSITION DESCRIPTION

OFFICAL JOB TITLE: Technical Associate

DIVISION: Academic Affairs

WORKING TITLE: Research Technician

DEPARTMENT: TBD

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: AFT

EEO STATUS: 35

JOB CODE: 1965

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: TBD

SUPERVISES: Student research assistants

 

SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION: The primary responsibility of a Technical Associate is to assist students, faculty and other researchers with all aspects of carrying out research: including conducting research operations, presenting results and assisting with grant proposal preparation and administration.

Follows the University’s best practices to build and/or support student academic success and retention, and assist in meeting strategic objectives for persistence and timely graduation of all the student population.

 

EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Perform research under the supervision of a more senior researcher

· Assist with experimental or research program design

· Assist and supervise student researchers

· Provide process specific training

· Supervise, manage and maintain experimental or computational equipment

· Analyze data, maintain records and/or laboratory notebooks

· Assist with all aspects of laboratory operation including stocking and ordering supplies, cleaning and organizing

· Prepare presentation materials

· Assist with grant proposal preparation

· Assist with preparation of manuscripts and publications

· Assist with development, implementation and maintenance of web based communications

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Baccalaureate degree in a relevant field

EXPERIENCE: Hands on experience in an area related to the research activity

OTHER: Ability and willingness to work irregular hours may be required

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

· Strong communication skills

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Ability to conduct experiments and/or perform computations

· Ability to assist, supervise and train student researchers and research staff

· Ability to maintain, calibrate and operate equipment

· Significant knowledge about equipment repair

· Ability to learn new laboratory and/or computational techniques and skills

· Ability to practice and promote safe, clean and secure laboratory practices

· Ability to assist and support senior researchers in all aspects of running a research enterprise

· Other as identified by the supervisor

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· As identified by the supervisor

 

Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship not available.

Effective September 27, 2021, UMass Dartmouth requires that all members of the campus community are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and provide proof of vaccination.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, current resume, and the contact information for three professional references.

The review of applications is ongoing and will continue until the positions are filled.

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The University of Massachusetts is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Title IX employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or other protected class. UMass Dartmouth reserves the right to conduct background checks on potential employees.

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