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Research Specialist I

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026
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.

Job Location (Full Address):

90 Crittenden Blvd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

400123 Radiation Oncology M&D

Work Shift

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range

UR URG 107 H

Compensation Range

$23.27 - $32.60

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

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.

Salary : $23 - $33

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