BOILERPLATE                                           Class Code:.....0800BLPT

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

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

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

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

                     UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

                        Position Description

 

TITLE:            Research Assistant II

 

DIVISION:         Name of Division (College/Department)

 

REPORTS TO:       Principal Investigator and/or Research Associate

 

GRADE:            3

 

SUPERVISES:       Assistants as assigned

 

BASIC FUNCTION:

 

Under general supervision, perform research work or tests on materials or specimens.

     

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Under general supervision, assist in performing research work or tests on materials or specimens.

 

Assist in the analysis of samples.

 

Perform research work under occasional review.

 

Handle and maintain 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 two to three years 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.