Research Specialist

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Posted Job Title

Research Specialist

Job Profile Title

Research Specialist A

Job Description Summary

The successful candidate will contribute to independent and collaborative research projects involving plant–microbe interactions, molecular biology, and greenhouse and growth chamber experiments. The person in this position will be responsible for diverse activities including but not limited to: running growth chamber and greenhouse experiments; caring for live plants and microbes; collecting, entering, and curating data; performing molecular lab work (e.g. DNA extraction); ordering supplies; supervising and mentoring undergraduates; training new lab members; and managing day-to-day operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive a research project: collect, analyze and interpret data, and present results at lab meetings
• Caring for live plants and microbial cultures
• Performing DNA extractions and other molecular lab techniques
• Support the general operations of the lab through ordering supplies, organizing lab items, and maintaining shared spaces
• Training and supervising undergraduate lab members
• Assisting with manuscript preparation
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Background in data analysis.
• Experience designing data collection protocols and working with plants and/or microbes is strongly preferred but not required.
• Experience mentoring students workers is strongly preferred.