How do they match: Social Science Research Assistants

  • Lab Manager

  • Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.

  • Develop and implement research quality control procedures.
  • Allocate and manage laboratory space and resources.
  • Collect specimens such as blood samples, as required by research projects.
  • Perform data entry and other clerical work as required for project completion.
  • Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.
  • Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.

  • Develop methods of social or economic research.
  • Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use.
  • Develop technical or scientific databases.
  • Manage scientific or technical project resources.