Student Worker - Research Assistant MESA Summer Research Program

This posting is to establish a pool of qualified applicants for theacademic year.Your application will remain on file for consideration until June 30 2025.

Summary Description:

The Principal Investigator (supervising faculty/manager) determines the research goals to assist in the preparation and achievement of the research project which may include the following duties specific to the research objectives:

• Assist with research and collecting data through complex techniques and procedures library research or other project specific methodology.

• Assist with the interpretation synthesis and analysis of data.

• Assistwith scheduling organizing and reporting on status of research activities.

• Aid in planningand modifying research techniques procedures tests equipment or software management.

• Assist with writing and editing materials for publication and/or presentation.

• Meet with faculty and/or manager on a regular basis to maintain ongoing communication regarding the quality of the assistants performance.

• Participate in weekly professional development workshops.

• Performs other related duties as required.

• Ability to work independently accurately and to problem solve technical and methodological issues that arise during the research.

• Abilityto learn new software and research techniques as needed.

• Demonstrateknowledge and oral/written communication skills to discuss and document research progress.

• Ability to apply sound research techniques methodologyand logical critical analysis.

• Strong organization and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Requirements:

• Student must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units in the Spring 2025 semester.

• Must be enrolled in the MESA program at time of application and for the duration of the research project.

• Must have declared a STEM major (biology chemistry computer science geology mathematics physics) and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA

• Must complete a TB test at time of employment.

• Generalflexiblehoursnottoexceed20hoursperweek.

• Main Locations: Crafton Hills College Cal State University San Bernardino and University of California Riverside.

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop bend kneel crouch reach and twist; to occasionally lift carry push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 25 pounds; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following preemployment requirements:

• Submit to and successfully pass DOJ live scan/fingerprinting. Cost of livescan services to be borne by candidate.
• Sealed official transcript(s) in envelope from institution or electronic copies emailed directly from institution (for positions with higher education requirement)
• Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment
• Other preemployment requirements may be required depending on the position (i.e. certifications or licenses; see job posting qualifications section for details).

Successful completion of all preemployment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the San Bernardino Community College Districts Administrative Procedures and Board Policies.