BOILERPLATE                                           Class Code:.....0803BLPT

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

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

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

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

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

                     UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

                        Position Description

 

TITLE:            Research Assistant III

 

DIVISION:         Academic Affairs

 

REPORTS TO:       Principal Investigator

 

GRADE:            5

 

SUPERVISES:       Assistants as assigned

 

BASIC FUNCTION:

 

Under minimal supervision, assist in performing routine and non-routine research work or tests on materials or specimens.   

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Under minimal supervision, assist in performing non-routine research work or tests on material or specimens.

 

Assist in the analysis of samples.

 

Perform non-routine research work that is rarely reviewed.

 

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;

 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

 

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Bachelor's degree in ______________________________ required.  At least three years of experience in _____________________________________________ is required. Must have good verbal and written communication skills.

 

ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY

ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.