BOILERPLATE                                           Class Code:.........0797

                                                      Position #:(PTAA).......

                                                      Developed by:...........

                                                      Reviewed by:............

                                                      Approved by:............

                                                      Date:...................

                     UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

                        Position Description

 

TITLE:            Research Assistant I

 

DIVISION:         Name of Division (College/Department)

 

REPORTS TO:       Principal Investigator and/or Research Associate

 

GRADE:            1

 

SUPERVISES:       Assistants as assigned

 

BASIC FUNCTION:

 

Under direct supervision, perform routine research work or simple tests on materials or specimens.

     

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Under direct supervision, perform minor research work.

 

      Assist in performing routine research work or simple tests.

 

      Assist in simple analysis of samples.

 

Handle routine technical instruments required for performance of experiments.

 

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Perform other duties as required.

 

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

 

Personal computers, printers; word processing, database and spreadsheet software; relevant laboratory instruments.

                                                                   

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

 

The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in ___________ with up to one year of experience in ______________; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; excellent interpersonal skills.

 

ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY

ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.