"Research Specialist"

Job Details

Research Specialist

Posting Number: SP005083P
Division/College: College of Science
Department: Biological Sciences
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:
The Marx lab is hiring a research technician for “Biology Integration Institute: EMBER: Embedding Molecular Biology in Ecosystem Research in an era of increasing wildfire and drought” (NSF, >4.5 more years) and “DOE EPSCOR: Revealing the Causes and Consequences of Microbial Non-genetic Variability in Energy-relevant Processes” (DOE, 2 years).

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

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
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $18.46 per hour or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE: 1.0
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 11/07/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants: Position open until filled. Priority review will be for those applications received by November 21, 2025. Please complete letter of qualification stating how you meet each of the required qualifications and any of the preferred experiences.
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50011

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