Research Specialist
Position Details
Posting Number: SP005451PPosition Title - Research Specialist
Division/College - College of Science
Department: Biological Sciences
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement - This position in the labs of Drs. Tanya Miura and Esteban Hernandez Vargas supports research in the area of respiratory viral immunology and pathogenesis; applicant will perform and assist with research experiments, including tissue culture and mouse infections, sample collection and assay, experimental preparation and data analysis; applicant will be responsible for general laboratory maintenance and organization, ordering supplies and maintaining laboratory inventories and equipment, and ensuring compliance with all Federal, State and University regulations; applicant will assist with study planning, manuscript preparation and will collaborate with other lab members and collaborators in other university departments.
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/sci/biologyPosition 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 biological sciences Required Other - Ability to work nonstandard business hours Additional Preferred - Experience working in a biological laboratory setting, including safe working practices and record keeping Experience with laboratory techniques, including mammalian cell culture and/or molecular techniques Experience working under BSL2 safety practices Experience working with vertebrate animals in a research environment Demonstrated excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills Self-motivated, enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills to tackle important biological problems related to infectious diseases Physical Requirements & Working Conditions - Must be able to: Work with toxic, volatile, corrosive chemicals and/or carcinogenic substances Work with human pathogens utilizing BSL2 safety protocols Degree Requirement - Listed degree qualification is required at time of application Applicant Documents Resume/CVLetter of Qualification
