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Research Assistant I - Bastrop, Texas
REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor’s degree with major course works
in one of the basic sciences.
Preferred Education: None.
Certification: None.
Preferred Certification: None.
Experience: None.
Preferred Experience: Two years of experience conducting basic or applied research involving animal models. Experience with primate behavior, specifically chimpanzees, and experience with study management. Excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to work independently as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Onsite Presence: Is required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Exposure to animals, Constant 67-100%
Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and/or tissue, Frequent 34-66%
Sedentary Environment, Frequent 34-66%
Wearing Protective Equipment, Frequent 34-66%
Outside Work, Occasionally 11-33%
Working At Heights, Occasionally 11-33%
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Lifting, Occasionally 11-33%, 10-20 lbs
Depth Perception, Constant 67-100%
Sitting, Constant 67-100%
Keyboarding, Constant 67-100%
Visual Acuity, Constant 67-100%
Standing, Occasionally 11-33%
Walking, Occasionally 11-33%
Climbing, Occasionally 11-33%
Driving, Occasionally 11-33%
Glare Sensitivity, Occasionally 11-33%
Handling, Occasionally 11-33%
Hearing Sensitivity, Frequent 34-66%
Pushing/Pulling, Seldom 3-10%, 20-50 lbs
Reaching, Seldom 3-10%
Squatting, Seldom 3-10%
Visual Color Discrimination, Constant 67-100%
Bending/Stooping, Occasionally 11-33%
Balancing, Frequent 34-66%
COGNITIVE DEMANDS
Analytical Ability
Appropriate Behavior
Comprehending
Critical Thinking
Following Instructions
Mathematical Skills/Reasoning
Oral Communication
Organizing
Reading Skills/Comprehension
Working Alone
Written Communication
Giving and Receiving Constructive Feedback
Memorizing/Remembering
Selective Attention
Problem Solving
