Job No. 156994
- Job Title:
- Research Specialist
- Employer:
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University of Idaho
- Location:
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Moscow , ID
- Posting Date:
- 10-Nov-2025
- Description:
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Position Overview
Performs research activities and analysis, recording observations and measurements, and reports results. Participates in analyzing and preparing results for publication. Works under general supervision.
Duties may include:
Prepare standard solutions for calibration and analyses
Interpret test results and comparing with determined standards and limits
Collect laboratory or field data
Conduct research and analysis of scientific data
Participate in research design discussions
Perform literature reviews
Prepare reports
Compare data and historical records for trend verification
Develop reference files, comparison charts, and graphs on research data
Assist with site inspections and field oversight
Have little or no supervisory responsibilities
Other duties as assigned
Unit URL
https://www.uidaho.edu/science/academics/biological-sciences
Position Qualifications
Required Experience
Following pre-established procedures or protocols
Collecting and reviewing scientific data
Keeping complete and accurate records
Working in a team environment
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field
Required Other
None
Additional Preferred
Experience with research lab organization or management
Previous use of Electronic Laboratory Notebook reporting
One year of research experience
Work with continuous cultures or bioreactors and / or sequencing or protein profiling a merit
Knowledge in performing data analysis in R
Contribution to publications
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
May require working with toxic, volatile, and corrosive chemicals and/or carcinogenic substances
Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application