Research Aide

University of Idaho

Research Aide

Location: Aberdeen

Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $20.00 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Agronomy, Soil Science, Crop Science or a related field
• Large field equipment operation, such as tractors, sprayers, 4-wheelers, combines and trailers
• Hands-on research experiences in small grains cultivar development
• Understanding of basic mechanics for combines, tractors, 4-wheelers, sprayers, threshers
• Ability to work independently with general supervision and oversight to complete tasks

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift, carry, and/or otherwise move up to 50 lbs
• May be required to work with toxic, volatile, or corrosive chemicals and/or carcinogenic substances
• May be required to work in adverse environmental conditions (dusty, hot, or cold conditions outdoors)

Must be able to lift, carry, and/or otherwise move up to 50 lbs May be required to work with toxic, volatile, or corrosive chemicals and/or carcinogenic substances May be required to work in adverse environmental conditions (dusty, hot, or cold conditions outdoors)


Required Licensures, Certifications or other


Posting Number: SP004464P

Posting Date: 06/13/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

IMPORTANT: To be considered, your “Letter of Qualification” must address EACH of the minimum qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.

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.



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