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Research Aide - Ecological, Evolutionary, and Conservation Genetics

Position Number: 4540049
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

University of Idaho

Research Aide - Ecological, Evolutionary, and Conservation Genetics

Location: Moscow

Division/College: College of Natural Resources

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $16.00 per hour or higher depending on experience

FTE: 1

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
The research aide performs pre-established research procedures under general supervision. When applicable, they are responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining research space and equipment, and assisting with receipt and inspection of raw materials along with ordering and stocking of materials and equipment.
Duties may include:

Operating electronic and scientific equipment
Collecting laboratory or field data while following existing protocols
Preparing materials for testing
Performing specialized or routine standardized tests
Operating, maintaining, calibrating, and sterilizing laboratory/field equipment
Cleaning glassware and work areas
Reading, recording, and filing reports and correspondence
Entering data and maintaining specimen logs, test results, and supplies used
Assuring proper labeling and paperwork for the receipt and shipping of specimens
Distributing, maintaining, and ordering research supplies
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Collecting and recording data following pre-established procedures or protocols
Using a computer to collect and record data
Accomplishing goals or completion of projects in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in biology, genetics, molecular biology, bioinformatics, wildlife science or related field
6 months or more experience in a genetics laboratory
Experience with DNA library preparation for RADseq, GTseq or related methods
One or more years experience working in molecular genetics lab
Experience with scientific report writing or publication
Genomic laboratory methods experience
Experience with extracting DNA from blood, tissue, hair, feces or other environmental DNA samples
Experience with standard population genetic analyses
Experience working with low quality DNA samples and/or experience working in a Biosafety Level II laboratory.
PCR set-up experience
Collecting and recording data following pre-established procedures or protocols
Keeping complete accurate records in a research setting
Experience working with basic molecular laboratory equipment like pipettes, centrifuges and heat blocks.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move 40 lbs to waist height.

Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move 40 lbs to waist height.

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: SP004095P

Posting Date: 08/25/2023

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
The position is open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who have submitted their materials by September 8th, 2023.

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.