Research Assistant I (Infectious Diseases Research Laboratory)

Posting Number: SF02097
Position Type: Professional Staff
Union: PTAA - Professional/Tech/Admin Assoc
Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 1
Pay Grade Range: Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $35,000 - $45,000
Department: Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Research
Campus Location: Kingston

Job Description Summary:
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by March 28, 2026. Applications received after March 28, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI:

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator(s) or designated laboratory supervisor, the employee shall perform delegated duties in support of infectious diseases research conducted within a Biosafety Level (BSL-2) laboratory. The employee is required to adhere strictly to all institutional, regulatory, and laboratory policies governing safety, compliance, and research integrity.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Performance of the essential functions listed above, adherence to all safety and compliance requirements, and maintenance of professional conduct are mandatory conditions of this position. The institution reserves the right to modify duties, restrict laboratory access, or terminate employment in cases of non-compliance, unsafe conduct, or failure to fulfill required responsibilities.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS:

The following responsibilities are considered essential functions of this position and are mandatory requirements of employment:

1. Research Support and Technical Duties:
   
   
   • Perform laboratory research procedures and experimental protocols as assigned.

Research Assistant I (Infectious Diseases Research Laboratory)

Posting Number: SF02097
Position Type: Professional Staff
Union: PTAA - Professional/Tech/Admin Assoc
Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 1
Pay Grade Range: Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $35,000 - $45,000
Department: Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Research
Campus Location: Kingston

Job Description Summary:
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by March 28, 2026. Applications received after March 28, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

About URI:

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator(s) or designated laboratory supervisor, the employee shall perform delegated duties in support of infectious diseases research conducted within a Biosafety Level (BSL-2) laboratory. The employee is required to adhere strictly to all institutional, regulatory, and laboratory policies governing safety, compliance, and research integrity.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Performance of the essential functions listed above, adherence to all safety and compliance requirements, and maintenance of professional conduct are mandatory conditions of this position. The institution reserves the right to modify duties, restrict laboratory access, or terminate employment in cases of non-compliance, unsafe conduct, or failure to fulfill required responsibilities.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS:

The following responsibilities are considered essential functions of this position and are mandatory requirements of employment:

1. Research Support and Technical Duties:
   
   
   • Perform laboratory research procedures and experimental protocols as assigned.