Research Assistant

Job Category : Non-Classified

Position Title : Research Assistant

Unit / Division : Academic Affairs

Location :

WVSOM Main Campus, Lewisburg, WV

Scheduled Hours Per Week :

37.5

FLSA Status : Exempt

Job Description Summary :

The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) invites applications for a full time Research Assistant position. Successful candidates will either be classified as Research Assistant I or Research Assistant II based on their ability to meet the minimum qualifications for each position. Duties and responsibilities for both positions are detailed below. This position reports to the Supervisor, Research Labs and Science Building.

The Research Assistant is a full-time, non-classified position and is exempt from FLSA regulations concerning overtime. Minimum base salary is $40,000 to $49,000 based on education and experience. Not all activities of this position occur within the confines of an 8 : 00-4 : 30 schedule and may require evening and weekend scheduling as needed. The weekly schedule for this position will be established between the Supervisor, Research Labs and Science Building and the employee and approved given the needs of the department and the institution.

This position is designated as Essential. This means that when WVSOM is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover and continue operations at WVSOM.

Applications are considered confidential. The search committee will begin its review of applications upon receipt and the search will remain open until the position is filled.

Medical Monitoring : Frequent exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions are common to a research environment. This position requires the incumbent to participate in the Medical Monitoring program at no cost to the employee.

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.

Minimum Education : Bachelor's

Required Licenses / Certification :

Research Assistant level is based on the education, training, and experience.For a Research Assistant I, the position would require a bachelor’s degree. Experience working in a biomedical laboratory setting preferred but not required. Training will be provided but experience in cell culture, molecular techniques, and general biomedical research lab techniques is preferred. An equivalent combination of relevant and recent experience and training, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

A Research Assistant II position requires a Master’s degree in a related field. Experience working in a biomedical laboratory setting preferred. An equivalent combination of relevant and recent experience and training, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Skills Required :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of scientific, experimental and research techniques applicable to the area of science involved (i.e. physiology, cell and molecular biology, microbiology, pharmacology);
• Knowledge of the area of science in which the work is to be performed;
• Knowledge of contemporary research methods, data collection and analysis skill in their application;
• Skill in the use of highly complex laboratory / field instruments and equipment;

Ability to rapidly learn protocols of assigned research projects including the ability to :

Duties and Responsibilities :

Research Assistant I General Duties and Responsibilities

Research Assistant II General Duties and Responsibilities In addition to duties and responsibilities of a Research Assistant I, the following :

Open Until Filled : Yes

Special Instructions :

WVSOM requires official transcripts of your highest degree earned and / or the degree in which qualifies you for the position. WVSOM requires these transcripts prior to an offer of employment, and we do recommend you send those to WVSOM once you have been selected for an interview. A transcript is official if it bears the authorizing signature and the official seal of the issuing institution and is sent directly by the school or college to the Office of Human Resources. Should your college or university provide this information electronically, we would ask that you submit that to Sherri Miller at smiller@osteo.wvsom.edu

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