Research Support Technician

TekWissen LLC

Durham, NC

Expired: 20 days ago Applications are no longer accepted.

Full-Time

Job Description

Overview

Tekwissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the worldOur client is is a major investor-owned electric utility in the United States, delivering electricity to more than five million customers in statesOur client ranks among the nation's largest generators of electricity, owning nearly 38,000 megawatts of generating capacity in the U.SThe client also owns the nation's largest electricity transmission system, a nearly 39,000-mile (3,000 km) network that includes 75 kilovolts ultra-high voltage transmission lines, more than all other U.Stransmission systems combinedOur client's utility units operate as our company Ohio, our company Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana and east Texas)Our client's headquarters are in Columbus, Ohio

Job Title: Research Support Technician

Location: Durham, NC, 27703

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:

Job Duties:

Support for on-site, field-testing and assay execution for applied science activities under the direction of the Project lead.
This includes but is not limited to test preparation, test participation, and test cleanup.
Data collection, organization, and reporting: Record, calculate and maintain detailed records of experimental data in accordance with GLP or GCP.
Basic computer and application skills: Have a basic understanding and the ability to use Microsoft Suite including MS Office, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS SharePoint, and MS Outlook.
At times candidate will work in a fast-paced environment that may involve multiple projects and/or tasks that requires enthusiasm and adaptability.
At times candidate will work in a slow-paced environment that may require the ability to take initiative and have self-motivation.
Work efficiently in both independent as well as team settings.

Job Requirements:

Experience in animal handling and/or with animal models.
Experience and success with multiple veterinary procedures in a research environment.
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills in a complex, multiple variable, applied science environment.
High attention to detail.
Good communication skills to work in an interdisciplinary environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Endure long periods of sitting, standing, walking and/or repetitive motions.
Ability to travel within state.
Ability to work non-standard working hours (e.g., early morning or late-night work) with a potential for overnight work.

Qualifications:

Recent graduate with a degree in BS Poultry Science or Animal Science OR a student currently pursuing BS Poultry Science or Animal Science.
Between 30-40 hours per week with a flexible schedule to accommodate current students.
Must have less than 2-years of experience.
Ability to work at field locations under supervision.
Familiarity with biological or chemistry laboratory procedures.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity