Student Worker - Lab and Research Support, Student

Location: Waco, TX, United States Department: Student - Undergraduate

Job Title: Lab and Research Support, Student

Job Classification: Lab and Research Support, Student

Department: Moody School of Education

Hiring Manager: Kari Maddox

Contact: [email protected]

Work Schedule: MTWTHF 8am-5pm

Desired Length of Employment: Semester by Semester

Pay Rate: $15.00

Key Components:

In a student employee capacity, may perform or assist with research or laboratory functions associated with various disciplines.

Job Description:

The purpose of this research project—called Raising Texas Voices—is to study how different generations of Texans with developmental disabilities and their families (a) view disability and their experiences, (b) engage in advocacy, and (c) prefer to learn how to advocate effectively. Our findings will inform statewide advocacy strategies, training formats, and outreach efforts in order to improve overall engagement across the diverse disability community in Texas. We have positions available for Baylor students interested in helping contribute to our recruitment, data collection, data analysis, and dissemination activities. This project is based in the Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities.

Responsibilities:

This position may include some or all of the following activities:

• Conducting literature reviews

• Entering, cleaning, and preparing data

• Analyzing qualitative and/or quantitative data under the guidance of researchers

• Managing and organizing our data

• Contacting organizations by phone and email to recruit partners and participants

• Developing and formatting resources related to our findings

• Attending regular project meetings

May perform laboratory research

May participate in research activities

Adhere to and ensure safety procedures and precautions are followed

May research equipment maintenance and assist with maintaining lab equipment

May assist with documentation associated with research projects

May assist with or participate in carrying out experiments

May assist with managing laboratory inventory or supplies

May assist in preparing research reports

May assist with analyzing data, testing, and interpreting results

Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission

Ability to comply with University policies

Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Employer: Baylor University

Work Location: Marr McLean Science Building

Work Address:1214 S. 4th Steer