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Research Associate I, Genomics
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Position Number: 5259885
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

University of Idaho

Research Associate I, Genomics

Location: Moscow

Division/College: Research Centers and Institutes

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: $51,000 or higher depending on 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:

Providing technical support in planning and/or designing of scientific projects, studies, or applications
Planning and conducting research and analysis of scientific data
Interpreting test results and comparing with determined standards and limits
Identifying and evaluating scientific samples and determining need for further testing
Developing recommendations and/or providing solutions, standards, and protocol to a wide range of difficult problems
Planning, designing, developing, monitoring and/or evaluating portions of a scientific project, study, or application
Providing scientific evaluations/assessments
Researching, implementing, standardizing, and evaluating new procedures
Maintaining detailed records of results and prepares written reports acceptable to the Principal Investigator and funding agencies
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in a STEM field

Two years of post-bachelors research experience related to the domain of this position

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a laboratory
Experience communicating effectively and electronically, and ideally technical information to clients/collaborators
Experience solving problems in both physical and customer service contexts
Experience with PCR, q/RT-PCR, gel-imaging, imaging, diagnostic equipment
Demonstrated ability keeping records of research data and summarizing research data
Post-graduate degree
Experience managing multiple projects with competing deadlines
Experience applying molecular biology and/or analytical/diagnostic techniques and troubleshooting the experiment, sample, and/or user
Experience with methods, procedures and operating principles of high-throughput DNA sequencing and other high-throughput technologies
Experience delicately/tactfully providing necessary feedback that might also be viewed as a personal attack by the nonobjective
Experience in developing standard operating procedures
Knowledge or experience with laboratory safety, biosafety and decontamination
Experience resolving conflict in a customer service environment
Experience working independently and in a team-oriented setting
Possess excellent laboratory bench skills
Coursework or experience with Linux and basic programming/scripting (e.g. Bash, R, Python, etc)
Analytical background as evidenced by coursework in advanced math or statistics courses
Knowledge of federal, state, and university laws, regulations, and policies as related to core facilities and federal research grants

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Ability to perform tasks in a wet-laboratory
Ability to occasionally lift carry and/or otherwise move up to 50 pounds

Ability to perform tasks in a wet-laboratory Ability to occasionally lift carry and/or otherwise move up to 50 pounds

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: SP004428P

Posting Date: 05/14/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
Please address all the minimum requirements in the Letter of Qualification. Preferential review of applicants to begin on May 28, 2024.

If you would like a full copy of the job description for this position, please contact Kathleen Skovgard at kskovgard@uidaho.edu. To see additional information, please visit the ORED Jobs page here.

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.