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Researcher I

Job Group: Research
Job Subgroup: Research
Salary Range (Annual): 61: $43,071 (Minimum)
Employee Category: Academic Staff
Job Code: RE040
  • Job Summary:
    Provides technical expertise to fundamental and/or applied scientific research under the direction of senior research personnel or faculty.
  • Job Responsibilities:
    • Collects and analyzes basic research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures
    • Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities and assists with publications
    • Trains individuals and groups on equipment operations, research protocols, and techniques within a specialized laboratory or research area
    • Assists with the development of research methodologies and procedures
    • Identifies concerns and recommends solutions to leadership
    • Assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
  • Education:
    Master's Degree Preferred Minimum
  • FLSA Status:
    Exempt
  • Institution Job:
    No
  • Required Supervisory Duty of at Least 2.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Employees:
    No
  • Employee Category:
    Academic Staff
  • Scaled Job:
    No
  • Salary Range (Annual):
    61: $43,071 (Minimum)
  • Job Code:
    RE040: Researcher I

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