STAFF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 3
- Biology, Microbiology
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$42,323.76 to
$62,577.36
PAY GRADE: 33
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
Staff Research Associates perform or supervise the performance of laboratory and/or field experimental procedures in support of academically-supervised research and teaching in the natural, physical, or social sciences.
--The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Staff Research Associate 3 for the Biology department. The incumbent will coordinate and setup undergraduate course laboratories, including lab preparation, representing a variety of areas of specialization for the Biology Department. This will involve working in collaboration with course instructors (including teaching assistants), breaking down labs when they are done, and maintaining supplies and equipment as needed. The job will also involve training of teaching assistants and making sure that all laboratory activities adhere to all relevant policies and safety at the department, university, state and national levels.
--The typical work schedule is variable weekdays with some evenings and/or weekends; this is subject to change based on organizational needs. Information regarding campus security, personal safety, fire safety, and crime statistics can be found at http://www.unr.edu/Documents/administration-finance/Police/2013-Annual-Report.pdf . Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify. The Nevada System of Higher Education is a Federal contractor and is subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). Applicants are encouraged to complete a voluntary survey to measure the effectiveness of the outreach efforts to veterans. Please use this link to complete the voluntary survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/V3JLHCC
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the required area of specialization and two years of professional experience in a research laboratory; OR one year of experience as a Staff Research Associate II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Notes
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
Special Requirements
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
Additional Position Criteria
This position requires working a variable work schedule, which may include evenings and weekends.
This position requires working with hazardous materials and moving equipment up to 50 pounds.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Applicants with experience in microscopy, recombinant/genomic proteins and DNA as well as imagining of both are encouraged to apply. Do you have this experience? If so, please describe your experience in detail below. Answering no will not disqualify you.
2) Applicants with microbiology experience are encouraged to apply. Do you have this experience? If so, please describe your experience in detail below. Answering no will not disqualify you.
