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.
Clinical Research Assistant, Data Analyst, Graduate Assistant, Graduate Research Assistant, Research Aide, Research Assistant, Research Associate, Research Scientist, Research Technician, Social Research Assistant
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