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rrUniversity of Idaho

rrResearch Associate I, Genomics

rrLocation: Moscow

rrDivision/College: Research Centers and Institutes

rrEmployee Category: Exempt

rrPay Range: \$51,000 or higher depending on experience

rrFTE: 1.0

rrFull/Part Time: Full Time

rrPosition Summary:

rPerforms 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

rrMinimum Qualifications:

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• Bachelors Degree in a STEM field

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rrPreferred Qualifications:

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• 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

rrPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions:

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

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rRequired Licensures, Certifications or other

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rPosting Number: SP004428P

rrPosting Date: 05/14/2024

rrClosing Date:

rrOpen Until Filled: Yes

rrSpecial Instructions:

rPlease 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.

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

rrTo apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

rrEEO Statement

rUniversity of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative A