Job Description
Title:
Research Assistant III
Job Class Code:
4412
Summary:
Function & Scope: Provide supervisory and technical skills in leading a team to carry out research projects. Responsible for coordinating procedures and performing technical laboratory duties in accordance with plans.
NOTE: This position is not for use for student "Research Assistant" positions; see A & P Job Code 634
Essential Functions:
Typical Essential Functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Plans, coordinates and supervises assigned research projects or segments of larger research projects.
- Exercises responsibility for project performance and accountability for progress and personally performs research work.
- Suggests modifications to, or improvements in, the design of research projects.
- May present original ideas for follow-up studies.
- Recommends the utilization of new or revised techniques and procedures to obtain desired results.
- Constructs, assembles and operates laboratory apparatus, equipment and/or tools.
- Assembles and analyzes research data, and assists in the preparation of material for reports or publication
Marginal Functions:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision:
Received: General Supervision: Incumbent develops own ways to effectively perform a variety of duties or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines; responsible for a defined set of assignments, expected to determine and create procedures to set priorities and meet goals.
Given: N/A
Education:
Required: Bachelors degree in a field related to research to be conducted.
Preferred: N/A
Experience:
Required: 3 years of experience in scientific or experimental research work. Experience supervising a research project and staff.
Preferred: N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough working knowledge of the various types of equipment used in the assigned laboratory. Intermediate computer skills. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to stay calm and focused under pressure. Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule.
Special Job Requirements (such as hours, accuracy, special equipment and/or working conditions):
N/A
Other:
If this is a supervisory position, the incumbent is expected to complete required supervisory training; orient, train and develop subordinates; provide appropriate coaching, guidance and supervision to subordinates; and complete annual performance evaluations.
Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification may render the position security sensitive; thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215 Texas Education Code.
Responsible for duties as assigned relating to internal controls including safe-guarding of department assets, reliability of department financial information, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior written approval of the Assistant Vice President, Human Resources Management.
Last Updated: March 26, 2010
