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Class II - Student Laboratory & Field Analysis Assistant - 203OST
Job ID	15403
Job Type	Storrs Campus
Employer	Enrichment Programs
Date Posted	Dec 11, 2024
Category	Research
Job Description	Work-Study Research Assistant Program Faculty Name: Rebecca Stearns Faculty Department: Kinesiology General Research Focus: This position is devoted to providing students exposure to high-level research, advocacy and education initiatives related to the mission of the Korey Stringer Institute (KSI). The mission of the Korey Stringer Institute is to provide research, education, advocacy and consultation to maximize performance, optimize safety and prevent sudden death for the athlete, warfighter and laborer. Individuals will be provided full immersion into the daily operations of an active research lab; assisting with field studies, epidemiological investigations and laboratory protocols focused on preventing sudden death in sport and enhancing sport safety. Students will learn how to conduct human research as it relates to performance and thermoregulation in the heat. Additionally, students will learn to collect, analyze and maintain a dataset for the most common variables collected in our lab related to body temperature, physical performance, fitness assessments, hydration assessments (via blood and/or urine) as well as metrics related to sweat composition. A "Student Laboratory & Field Analysis Assistant - 203" will assist faculty in research efforts within a laboratory or other research-specific environment. A student in this position may: Attend training sessions (CITI, bloodborne pathogens training, CPR/AED etc.) and staff meetings Assist in preparing IRB materials Collecting biological samples (e.g. urine, sweat, saliva, blood) Prepare and maintain research materials and environment Operate and maintain standard lab equipment Test equipment and resolve basic problems within guidelines Take accurate measurements and interact with human subjects Code/plot and analyze data within guidelines Keep detailed records File and classify data Organize, analyze, and communicate data Read and summarize related literature Assist in manuscript development and writing Perform miscellaneous duties as directed
Job Requirements	Job Requirements - A student must: Be an undergraduate student with a federal work-study award Be able to operate a computer and/or other research equipment Have strong communication skills (verbal and written) Be able to maintain confidentiality Complete required research reflections and a professional development experience Meet with an OUR staff member for one advising appointment each semester to discuss learning, goals, and next steps Be able to collect data in a hot environment (~100F-105F with 40% relative humidity) Be available for times during normally business hours (i.e., 7am-6pm), there may be opportunities for weekend hours if the student prefers those days. Preferred qualifications: Skilled with use in excel, SPSS, or data management Prior lab/research experience Science/health background or focus
Available Openings	2
Hours	6.0 to 7.0 hours per week
Compensation	$16.50/hour
Time Frame	Spring
Contact Name	Jodi Eskin
Contact Email	N/A
Work Location	N/A
Phone	860-486-7939
Fax	860-486-0222

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