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Assistant In Research information

What is the difference between Assistant In Research vs Research Associate?

AspectAssistant In ResearchResearch Associate
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, relevant courseworkBachelor's or Master's degree, research experience
Work EnvironmentSupportive research teams, labs, academic settingsIndependent research, project management, labs
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research institutes, labsUniversities, government agencies, private research firms
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level research rolesClarifying mid-level research positions

Assistant In Research typically involves supporting research activities under supervision, often requiring a bachelor's degree. Research Associate roles usually demand more experience or advanced degrees, with responsibilities including independent research and project management. Both roles are common in academic and research settings, but Research Associates generally hold more responsibility and autonomy.

What does an assistant in research do?

An Assistant In Research typically supports research projects by performing tasks such as collecting and analyzing data, conducting literature reviews, and assisting with laboratory or field work. They may also help prepare reports, maintain equipment, and ensure that experiments are conducted according to protocols. Their work is essential to the progress of research and helps principal investigators and research teams achieve project goals efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant in research?

To thrive as an Assistant In Research, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a relevant academic background, often at the bachelor's or master's level. Familiarity with statistical software, laboratory equipment, and data management systems is typically required. Excellent organization, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication help you collaborate with team members and manage multiple tasks. These skills ensure accurate data collection, meaningful analysis, and efficient project support in a research environment.

$25.12 - $41.88/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

Salary StatementEstimated Starting Salary Range: USD $25.12/Hr. - USD $41.88/Hr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.Description
  • Providing administrative project support to company and government management personnel

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FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

Requirements
  • High School diploma / General Education Development (GED) and at least 5 years of experience relevant to this position
  • Providing word processing, graphic, and presentation support; selecting appropriate computer applications, planning the details of formatting, spacing and page layout using various software capabilities
  • Reviewing drafts and finished documents for appropriate grammatical usage and style; preparing presentation materials; answering questions relating to established policies and procedures
  • Reviewing financial material and researching unusual charges
  • Proofreading, assembling, distributing material
  • Assisting in the coordination of moderate to complex level project assignments
  • Application of basic arithmetic to compute ratios and calculate averages; preparing and interpreting travel expense reports, charts, time sheets, accounting records, graphs and reports
  • Following established administrative, confidential, and sensitive data guidelines in maintaining the security of company proprietary and classified information
  • Making travel arrangements, and reserving conference rooms for meetings
  • Assisting with establishment of budgets and monitoring project performance, project status reporting, and documentation
  • Maintaining/creating program records and preparing special and recurring reports following general directions
  • Demonstrated ability to type a minimum of 65 words per minute
Desired Skills
  • Previous experience providing administrative assistance support at NAWCAD WOLF
Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL

Travel Requirements
  • Less than 5 business days per calendar year
About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

Scientific Research Corporation endeavors to make www.scires.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact jobs@scires.com for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME