Research Assistant II - Smithville, Texas

REQUIREMENTS

 

Education: Bachelor’s degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences.

 

Preferred Education: Master’s Level Degree.

 

Certification: None.

 

Preferred Certification: None.

 

Experience: Two years of experience in scientific or experimental research work.  No experience required with preferred degree.

Preferred Experience: None.

 

Onsite Presence: Is Required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Exposure to animals, Frequent 34-66%
Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and/or tissue, Occasionally 11-33%
Exposure to Radiation, Occasionally 11-33%
Hazardous Chemicals and Materials, Frequent 34-66%

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing, Frequent 34-66%
Walking, Frequent 34-66%
Sitting, Frequent 34-66%
Reaching, Frequent 34-66%
Arm/Hand Steadiness, Constant 67-100%, 5-10 lbs
Carrying, Frequent 34-66%, 10-20 lbs
Handling, Constant 67-100%, 20-50 lbs
Fine finger movement, Constant 67-100% 5-10 lbs
Eye/Hand Coordination, Constant 10-20 lbs
Tactile Perception, Constant 67-100%, 20-50 lbs
Keyboarding, Frequent 34-66%
Visual Color Discrimination, Constant 67-100%
Visual Acuity, Constant 67-100%
Balancing, Constant 67-100%
Depth Perception, Constant 67-100%
Wrist Motion, Constant 67-100%

 

COGNITIVE DEMANDS

Following Instructions

Analytical Ability

Attention to detail

Comprehending

Mathematical Skills/Reasoning

Problem Solving

Working Alone

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