Job Details

Research Associate I
Go to our website »

Position Number: 5782233
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

University of Idaho

Research Associate I

Location: Moscow

Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $21.00 per hour or higher, commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.0

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
Performs research activities and analysis; implements and evaluates research procedures and data. Records observations and measurements then reports results. Responsible for analyzing and preparing results for publication. Works under general supervision with a certain degree of creativity and latitude. May supervise junior research personnel.

Duties may include:

Provide technical support in planning and/or designing of scientific projects, studies, or applications
Plan and conduct research and analysis of scientific data
Interpret test results and comparing with determined standards and limits
Identify and evaluating scientific samples and determining need for further testing
Develop recommendations and/or providing solutions, standards, and protocol to a wide range of difficult problems
Plan, design, develop, monitor and/or evaluate portions of a scientific project, study, or application
Provide scientific evaluations/assessments
Research, implement, standardize, and evaluate new procedures
Maintain detailed records of results and prepares written reports acceptable to the Principal Investigator and funding agencies
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in microbiology, plant pathology, environmental science, biology or molecular genetics

Two years of post-bachelor's research experience related to the domain of this position

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's or PhD in microbiology, plant pathology, environmental science, biology, molecular genetics or related areas
Two years of experience in laboratory, greenhouse or field research
Experience in microbiology and molecular genetics, and use of various microbiology and molecular genetic instrumentation
Demonstrated willingness to learn new techniques required in research projects and provide training if necessary
Demonstrated skills in DNA sequence analysis programs, experimental design, statistical analysis (SAS, R, etc.) and/or programming
Possess interests in writing research proposals, and extension and research based articles
Experience with organization and time management
Experience keeping records of research data and summarizing research data
Experience developing and delivering scientific presentations

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 50 pounds regularly

Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 50 pounds regularly

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: SP004646P

Posting Date: 11/05/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
Applications received by November 19, 2024, will receive first consideration.

IMPORTANT: To be considered, your "Letter of Qualification" must address EACH of the minimum qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.

Please submit your unofficial transcripts with your application.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.