"Research Associate I (Environmental Samples)"

Research Associate I (Environmental Samples)

Posting Number: SF02129

Position Type: Professional Staff

Union: PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc

Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 7

Pay Grade Range: Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $47,768 - $59,329

Department: GSO Research

Job Description Summary:

POSITION SUMMARY:
Perform research as part of a team focused on environmental monitoring.

Duties and Responsibilities:

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform research as part of a team under the direction of Principal Investigator.
• Utilize wet chemistry techniques, including an automatic water extractor, a freeze-dryer, and a manifold, to prepare and extract environmental samples (soil, biota, water) for PFAS analysis.
• Perform complex analyses involving use of highly technical instruments and devices under occasional review of Principal Investigator.
• Process, organize, and summarize data, reporting results using a variety of scientific, word processing, spreadsheet or statistical software applications or program platforms.
• Develop and follow standard operating procedures. Successfully conduct quality assurance and control procedures and performance testing.
• Work collaboratively with others in the lab group.
• Provide training to undergraduate and graduate students as well as learning from trainees and Principal Investigator as appropriate.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform other duties as required, including assisting with field sampling. Conduct occasional presentations to state agencies and other local partners.
• Work with other PFAS analysis labs to support grant research and other projects.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, printers, word processing, database management and spreadsheet software. Relevant laboratory instruments, equipment, and supplies.

Posted: 28-Feb-26

Location: Kingston, Rhode Island

Categories:
Academic/Faculty
Environmental Sciences/Natural Resources

Internal Number: 6964740

To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16187