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The Morton Arboretum · 1 month ago

Research Assistant I - Full-time

Lisle, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$53K/yr - $56K/yr

1+ years exp

The Morton Arboretum is a world-renowned nonprofit outdoor museum and research institution dedicated to the study, care, and conservation of trees. The Razieh Lab is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support projects focused on tree diseases and plant pathology, assisting with various experiments and data collection.

Museums and Historical SitesNon ProfitOutdoorsWildlife Conservation

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Assist in research activities in the laboratory, field, and/or office in order to meet assigned research goals

Consult with research supervisor in order to assist in planning for the implementation of new and ongoing scientific studies

Perform assigned research activities independently and in team settings

Collect, record and analyze results in order to provide clear, well-documented methods and data for research projects

Maintain materials, equipment, methods, and records of research procedures, including evaluations and curation of accumulated data

Assist with the purchasing and acquisition of research materials

Contribute to research products, including reports, manuscripts, and articles for publication

May present and communicate findings to internal and external professional and academic peers

Read and discuss relevant literature, including peer-reviewed studies, in order to maintain a current knowledge of the field of research

Provide assistance and guidance to temporary employees, students, and volunteers, and communicate with external collaborators

Ensure safety and cleanliness of assigned laboratory, office, and field research sites

Assist in operating, calibrating, and maintaining laboratory, field, and office instruments and equipment in order to ensure proper functioning, accuracy, and compliance with written specifications

Demonstrate alignment with the Arboretum’s employee core values

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Plant pathologyLaboratory techniquesData collectionMicrosoft OfficeWritten communicationOral communicationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree required in the specific field of research

1+ years of related work experience preferred

In lieu of the degree, 3+ years of equivalent scientific training in a research setting required

Knowledge of and ability to apply ideas and approaches typical of specific fields of research

Experience with standard field, laboratory, and/or analytical research techniques and safety requirements related to research being performed required

Proficiency with written and oral communication to different audiences preferred

May require software or coding experience specific to the area of research

May be required to possess a valid driver's license, which is subject to insurability and an annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google applications strongly preferred