Reseach Specialst I

001 University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester in Rochester, NY is seeking a Bachelor’s degree holder with 1 year of related research support experience to join the Pediatric Nephrology team. This full-time on-site role involves assisting with planning, design, and execution of experiments, and data management.

You will work under supervision, use existing protocols, and contribute to lab meetings and documentation. Strong organizational and MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 1 year of direct research support experience.
• Familiarity with MS Office and data organization for large datasets.
• Ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment and follow protocols precisely.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to design and execution of experiments and supports lab research.
• Performs data collection, analysis, and maintains documentation of results.
• Operates in collaboration with other laboratories and staff.
• Prepares protocols, reports, and summaries; participates in weekly lab meetings.

Skills

MS Office

Data management

Laboratory troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

About the University of Rochester

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Location and Schedule

Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 400101 Pediatric Nephrology Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 107

Compensation

Compensation Range: $48,400.00 - $67,800.00 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct research support and offers opportunity for future experimental and scientific development.
• Supports the planning, design, and execution of experiments, as well as direct studies.
• Uses existing protocols and collaborates with other laboratories.
• Works independently with occasional input on modifying, varying or adapting standard laboratory procedures to meet special needs of research projects.

Essential Functions

• Contributes to the design and conducts experimental research and investigations to explore and support lab goals, grant commitments, scientific discovery, and/or development.
• Records, interprets, and conducts analyses and scientific data utilizing standard methods and develops modifications of standard methods to meet special situations.
• Participates in formulating research methods and suggesting options for improving quality and recommending solutions.
• Participates in computer database design and utilization, research/data analysis, and suggests future improvements in data measurement.
• Develops research documentation, such as protocols, reports, reviews, publications, manuscripts, and/or summaries.
• May be responsible for the operation of a specialized laboratory or research area within a department and/or field work and related data analysis for a research project.
• Teaches laboratory techniques and instrumentation procedures to students and laboratory technical support staff and counsels them on technical problems.
• Disseminates research findings to internal and external audiences.
• Ensures the quality standards and scientific integrity in research activities are maintained.
• Remains knowledgeable of relevant scientific and technical developments.
• Attends/participates in weekly lab meetings, and as appropriate, institutes, and seminars.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree and 1 year of related work experience involving direct assistance to researchers required Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with MS Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) required
• Ability to generate and organize large sets of data, strains, and plasmids, and familiarity with all aspects of a laboratory to effectively help organize the lab required
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed required
• Excellent organization skills to help coordinate a number of projects, and the skills to help train inexperienced personnel required

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

About Rochester and the University

Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.