Research Specialist

The Udekwu laboratory is supported in part by an NSF grant looking into the recovery of microbial communities in post wildfire arboreal forests. This position is to support the researchers working in my laboratory on this project and entails the growth and stress adaptation of Bacillus species. The goal of these studies is to understand how microbial communities interact and evolve.

We are one half of a joint lab endeavor with the Marx lab, where we share resources, have joint laboratory meetings and presentations, as well as a common goal.

Performs research activities and analysis, recording observations and measurements, and reports results. Participates in analyzing and preparing results for publication. Works under general supervision.

• 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
• 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
• Following pre-established procedures or protocols
• Collecting and reviewing scientific data
• Keeping complete and accurate records
• Working in a team environment to accomplish shared goals

• Bachelor’s Degree in microbiology, biochemistry, bio-engineering, or related field

Additional Preferred

• Experience with research lab organization or management
• Previous use of Electronic Laboratory Notebook reporting
• One year of research experience
• Work with continuous bioreactors or cultures and / or sequencing or protein profiling a merit
• Knowledge in performing data analysis in R

• May require working with toxic, volatile, and corrosive chemicals and/or carcinogenic substances
• May require working with Biosafety level 2 (BSL2) microorganisms
• 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/hour + DOE

Type of Appointment Fiscal Year

FTE 1

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.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No

Posting Date 10/15/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Open until filled. Priority screening for applications received by October 29, 2025. Please complete the Letter of Qualification stating how you meet each of the required qualifications and any of the preferred qualifications.

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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