UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS DARTMOUTH

POSITION DESCRIPTION

OFFICAL JOB TITLE: Technical Associate

DIVISION: Academic Affairs

WORKING TITLE: Research Technician

DEPARTMENT: TBD

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: AFT

EEO STATUS: 35

JOB CODE: 1965

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: TBD

SUPERVISES: Student research assistants

SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION: The primary responsibility of a Technical Associate is to assist students, faculty and other researchers with all aspects of carrying out research: including conducting research operations, presenting results and assisting with grant proposal preparation and administration.

Follows the University's best practices to build and/or support student academic success and retention, and assist in meeting strategic objectives for persistence and timely graduation of all the student population.

EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Perform research under the supervision of a more senior researcher

* Assist with experimental or research program design

* Assist and supervise student researchers

* Provide process specific training

* Supervise, manage and maintain experimental or computational equipment

* Analyze data, maintain records and/or laboratory notebooks

* Assist with all aspects of laboratory operation including stocking and ordering supplies, cleaning and organizing

* Prepare presentation materials

* Assist with grant proposal preparation

* Assist with preparation of manuscripts and publications

* Assist with development, implementation and maintenance of web based communications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Baccalaureate degree in a relevant field

EXPERIENCE: Hands on experience in an area related to the research activity

OTHER: Ability and willingness to work irregular hours may be required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

* Strong communication skills

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

* Ability to conduct experiments and/or perform computations

* Ability to assist, supervise and train student researchers and research staff

* Ability to maintain, calibrate and operate equipment

* Significant knowledge about equipment repair

* Ability to learn new laboratory and/or computational techniques and skills

* Ability to practice and promote safe, clean and secure laboratory practices

* Ability to assist and support senior researchers in all aspects of running a research enterprise

* Other as identified by the supervisor

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* As identified by the supervisor

Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship not available.

Effective September 27, 2021, UMass Dartmouth requires that all members of the campus community are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and provide proof of vaccination.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, current resume, and the contact information for three professional references.

The review of applications is ongoing and will continue until the positions are filled.