Research Assistant - BC Beverage Technology Access Centre (BCBTAC)

at  Okanagan College

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Students must currently be enrolled at Okanagan College
Prior work experience is an asset.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Current knowledge in research methodology for educational purposes.
• Excellent research skills with the ability to synthesize data/information and develop/deliver findings and recommendations.
• Proficiency in the use of a variety of computer software applications.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Well-developed organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent communication skills to maintain effective correspondence with professors and partners
• Excellent time management skills to coordinate research and academic activities

POSITION SPECIFIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Research experience is preferred and preference will be given to students with direct research or previous work experience in the following fields:

• Beverages, including fermented beverages and non-alcoholic
• Chemistry, microbiology, or related fields
• Food science including nutritional analysis
• Consumer and market research

The Research Assistant will assist the supervisor by performing the following duties:
1. Assists with research and reviews research methodology.
2. Searches and summarizes literature sources pertaining to the relevant areas of research.
3. Assists in collecting, recording, compiling, summarizing data, and disseminating information
4. Participates in research activities related to the subject area being investigated.
5. Assists in identifying perspective subjects for research.
6. Assists in researching information for grants, research grants and research papers.
7. Performs other duties as assigned