Job Description
Research Aide
Posting Number: SP005189P
Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department: Plant Sciences
Location: Aberdeen
Posting Context Statement:
Position Overview:
- 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
Required Experience:
- 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
Required Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent
Required Other:
- Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
- Possess an Idaho Limited Pesticide Applicator’s License or be able to obtain one within six months
- Ability to travel overnight and to remote site locations
- Ability to work nonstandard business hours when the workload dictates, i.e., evenings, weekends, and possible holidays
Additional Preferred:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, Plant Pathology, Science
- Hands-on research experience through coursework, employment, internships, fellowships or similar educational opportunity
- Large field equipment operation, such as tractors, sprayers, 4-wheelers, combines and trailers
- Hands-on research experiences in small grains cultivar development
- 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 pounds
- 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)
Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $20.00 per hour or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE:
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: Uncertain
Posting Date: 03/03/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
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.
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
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