Student Assistant - NSF HBCU-UP TIP BIOFORCE

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Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 209.

Job Summary

The Department of Natural Sciences seeks motivated and dependable Student Assistants to support activities associated with the National Science Foundation (NSF) HBCU-UP TIP BIOFORCE Grant.

Student Assistants will participate in faculty-mentored research activities at the interphase of biology, data science, bioinformatics, genomics, and related STEM areas.

This position provides students with research, analytical, technical, and professional development experience while supporting the goals of the Grant.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research activities associated with the NSF HBCU-UP TIP BIOFORCE Grant.

• Participate in biology, data science, bioinformatics, microbiology, genomics, and related research projects.

• Assist with laboratory activities, data collection, data analysis, and research documentation.

• Conduct literature searches and assist with reviewing scientific information.

• Maintain accurate research records and project files.

• Participate in research meetings, training, workshops, and project activities.

• Assist with preparing research posters, presentations, and reports.

• Follow laboratory safety and research guidelines.

• Perform other duties related to the grant and project objectives as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Current ASU undergraduate STEM student in good academic standing.

• Interest in biology, data science, bioinformatics, or related STEM research.

• Basic computer skills.

• Good organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Dependable, professional, and detail-oriented.

Required Documents to Attach

Cover letter.

Resume.

A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at support@usg.edu.

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

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Excellence

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Respect

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Community

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Teamwork

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Learning

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Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.

Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

• a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
• a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
• a successful pre-employment drug test

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Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.