Research Assistant

Purpose

To provide support in conducting research activities that advance the goals and objectives of a recently awarded 1890 Capacity Building Grant.

Essential Job Functions, Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement experiments as directed to achieve the goals of the project.
• Present the scientific findings to academia and industry.
• Educate the public and stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge and skills in molecular biology.
• Ability to perform research independently.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree in microbiology or a related area is required.
• Experience in microbiology is required.
• Experience in plant pathology is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in molecular biology and bioinformatics is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods.
• Occasional ability to lift, carry, and put away parcels weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Normal physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job taking distance and speed into account.
• Normal physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
• Normal physical strength to handle routine office materials and tools.
• Normal dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Normal coordination, including eye-hand, hand-foot.
• Normal endurance.

Salary

$41,000 per year