Laboratory Research Technician II

at  Nova Southeastern University

LABORATORY RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II - 994658

Job Number: 506051
Work Type: Full Time with Full Benefits
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Department: Department of Research
Categories: Research, Service, & Sponsored Programs

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Knowledge:
1. English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
2. Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Skills:
1. Reading Comprehension - Basic understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
2. Writing Composition: Ability to write technical reports that are suitable for publications.
3. Active Listening - Basic skills in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
4. Critical Thinking - Basic skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
5. Active Learning - Basic skills in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
6. Judgment and Decision Making - Basic skills in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the appropriate one.
7. Speaking - Basic skills in talking to others to convey information effectively.
Abilities:
1. Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
2. Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
3. Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
4. Category Flexibility - The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
5. Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Physical Requirements:
1. Near Vision - Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
2. Speech Clarity - Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.
3. Speech Recognition - Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
4. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
5. Ability to lift at least 25 lb
6. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils, mobile devices, and computer keyboards.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Associate’s degree or 60 completed college credit hours.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) or more years of experience in an academic or research environment.

Please refer the Job description for details