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The Hussman Institute has an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant Intern position. The incumbent provides support in the performance of research related tasks for the assigned department(s) including data compilation, manipulation, and presentation. Additionally, the Research Assistant Intern leverages knowledge to perform complex duties involved in conducting physical, chemical, biological, and other research laboratory tests, experiments, and determinations.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                           

Performs literature research.

Compiles reference and statistical data into standard formats.

Analyzes and presents data and information in written, oral or graphical forms.

Documents experiment results and draws tentative conclusions.

Prepares and conducts literature reviews on proposed topics.

Maintains accurate records of research protocols documentation.

Participates in the preparation of research papers and abstracts.

Coordinates database management.

Performs special projects and assignments in a timely fashion.

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                        

High School diploma or equivalent required

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Department Specific Functions

The Research Assistant Intern (JJ Vance summer intern) will perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting physical, chemical, biological and other research laboratory tests, experiments and determinations to obtain data for research purposes. 

Compile, analyze, document and draw tentative conclusions from experimental results.

Confer with principal investigator to review work assignments and develop plans for research experiments; make minor modifications to existing laboratory procedures and techniques to meet the needs of the particular experiment as required.

Review laboratory methods manual, scientific journals, abstracts and other literature for information applicable to research experiments.

Determine and set up instruments, material and apparatus and operate laboratory equipment required for specific tests.

Obtain, prepare, mount, and stain tissue and other substances for microscopic examination.

Prepare culture media, chemicals, reagents and solutions.  Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies, and equipment for performance of duties; clean and maintain laboratory equipment.

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