Research Assistant - Penticton, Canada - Okanagan College

Okanagan College

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Penticton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Research Assistant

Your Opportunity

In accordance with Letter of Understanding #
Research Projects, and under the general supervision of the Manager of the BC Beverage Technology Access Centre (BCBTAC) or BCBTAC Lab Technician and the direct supervision of a College Professor, the Research Assistant assists and supports the supervisor with researchrelated activities pertaining to the BCBTAC and research projects in positions funded primarily from research grants, employed to perform work that falls under the jurisdiction of the support staff bargaining unit. Research Assistants will gain real world knowledge working on projects.
Functions and Duties
The Research Assistant will assist the supervisor by performing the following duties:
1. Assists with research and reviews research methodology.
2. Searches and summarizes literature sources pertaining to the relevant areas of research.
3. Assists in collecting, recording, compiling, summarizing data, and disseminating information 6. Assists in researching information for grants, research grants and research papers.
7. Performs other duties as assigned
Position Specific Functions

Education and Experience

Students must currently be enrolled at Okanagan CollegePrior work experience is an asset.
Skills and Abilities
Current knowledge in research methodology for educational purposes.
Excellent research skills with the ability to synthesize data/information and develop/deliver findings and recommendations.
Works effectively both independently and as part of a team
Welldeveloped organizational skills.
Detailoriented.
Excellent communication skills to maintain effective correspondence with professors and partners
Excellent time management skills to coordinate research and academic activities

Position Specific Education and Experience

Research experience is preferred and preference will be given to students with direct research or previous work experience in the following fields:
Beverages, including fermented beverages and non-alcoholic
Chemistry, microbiology, or related fields
Food science including nutritional analysis
Consumer and market research

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