Research Assistant
Assist businesses and organizations in staying competitive by performing research assistant roles such as data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
Overview
Job Information
The main work of research assistants is to aid a researcher or a research team by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. Many entities use the help of research assistants. They can prepare supporting materials or help make a proposal to ask for funding. They often help with the preparation of presentations and posters or research papers. They also gather data for analysis to help reach useful conclusions in the course of the research.
Job Brief
A research assistant does research-related tasks using standard procedures. He or she works under the supervision of a senior researcher and exercises a minor level of independent judgment. In addition, he/she must have knowledge or training in the assigned field of research. Being able to relate to others is a plus trait that will let him or her do his or her job well.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform administrative duties such as photocopying, e-mailing, and other minor tasks
- Prepare samples and do testing, as required
- Maintain records and files
- Observe quality control standards to keep the integrity of data and results
- Write reports summarizing the data and effects of the results
- Gather, enter, and store data for analysis and conclusions
- Manage a high volume of information
- Understand proper research methods
- Follow directions well
- Be consistent with data collection and follow study protocols
- Do daily work that moves research assignments forward
- Ensure the meeting of timelines and deliverables such as reports and presentations
Job Qualifications
- Excellent time management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient with computers and good typing skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Keenness to details
- Ability to focus and stay calm under pressure
- Knowledgeable in statistics, science, and database management
- Good interpersonal relationships and ability to relate with everyone
- Team player
- Bachelor’s degree in most disciplines or relevant work experience
