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As one of the professions set forth by NAFTA, research assistants who are citizens of Mexico or Canada may be eligible for TN status. TN status is not necessarily granted to a research assistant as minimum educational requirements may apply. List of TN Professions and Minimum education requirements.

 

This list has been modified since research assistant was not listed in one of the two sources below.

 

U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network

Social Science Research Assistants

  • Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.
  • Recruit and schedule research participants.
  • Administer standardized tests to research subjects, and/or interview them in order to collect research data.
  • Code data in preparation for computer entry.
  • Conduct internet-based and library research.
  • Develop and implement research quality control procedures.
  • Edit and submit protocols and other required research documentation.
  • Obtain informed consent of research subjects and/or their guardians.
  • Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
  • Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.

Dictionary of Occupational Titles

CODE: 199.364-014
TITLE(s): SCIENTIFIC HELPER (profess. & kin.) alternate titles: laboratory assistant; research

assistant Performs duties according to type of research in which supervising scientist is engaged, such as collecting rock samples for study by GEOLOGIST (profess. & kin.) or plant specimens for study by BOTANIST (profess. & kin.). Prepares samples for analysis or examination and performs routine laboratory tests. May participate in field explorations, such as mineralogical or geophysical expeditions. May be designated according to field of scientific research.
GOE: 02.04.01 STRENGTH: M GED: R4 M4 L4 SVP: 6 DLU: 77

 

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