Research Analyst

NORTHERN CARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Job Title:                    Research Analyst

Reports to:                 Associate Vice President
                                                                                

Department:              Agriculture Research Centre

                                                        

JOB SUMMARY:     The candidate is required to have strong analytical capabilities along with excellent oral and written communication skills; and would be required to perform a range of testing of samples for export and local interests.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Performs a wide range of testing of samples for export and local interests
·         Oversees testing of samples by trained Medical Technologist and Medical Technologist in training
•        Contribute to the design and implementation of a research project to inform investors about  agricultural products
•        Aggregate and analyze existing research, resources, and data related to agricultural products. This will require identification of appropriate databases, data management, and quantitative economic analysis using a variety of statistical, mathematical programming, and database software packages
•        Identify key risks and regional impacts associated with the supply chains for agricultural products and highlight leading practice examples and frameworks for addressing commodity-specific impacts
•        Clearly present research details and findings in written form through development of technical memos and, in collaboration with the Project Leader, a final report for publication
•        Communicate and collaborate effectively with clients, project team members, and other collaborators
•        Independently manage time and resources to meet deadlines and adhere to project budget
•        Contribute to development of grant and contract proposals as needed
•        Assist with other projects on a limited, as-needed basis to ensure compliance with deadlines  

JOB SPECIFICATION

Education/Qualifications

 

MSc. Biology (Emphasis Molecular Biology), MSc. Biochemistry, BSc. Biology, BSc. Biochemistry, BSc. Chemistry

SPECIFIC SKILLS OR COMPETENCIES

Experience/Knowledge

• Agilent Technologies 1200 High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) operation and maintenance
• Buck Scientific 210 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS) installation, operation, and maintenance
• ECO CAL 2 BOMB Calorimeter instillation, operation, maintenance
• Buck Scientific PEP 7 Flame Photometry installation, operation, and maintenance
• UV-spectrophotometry, Rotary evaporator operation, Agarose and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis techniques
• SPSS, Microsoft Word, power point, excel, internet research, research planning and designing

• Represent the University professionally and attractively to the public, generate good human relations with and among the workforce and be well acquainted with the practice and policies of the University and the Seventh-day Adventist denominational standards.
• Demonstrate a commitment to effective customer service
• Be knowledgeable of and committed to the philosophy, principles and mission of the Seventh day Adventist church, and give witness to these values in his/her professional and Christian life.