"Research Associate I (Water Quality)"

Job Description Summary

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by November 22, 2025. Applications received after November 22, 2025 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.

Position Summary

Perform research as part of a team focused on water quality and volunteer 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 segmented flow autoanalyzer for nutrients and chlorides, preparation of chemical stocks and solutions, chlorophyll filter processing, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays using a microtiter plate, aseptic technique, and bacterial numeration.
• 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 operation 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 volunteer training and support. Conduct occasional presentations to watershed organizations, volunteers and others.
• Respond to inquiries regarding water quality testing for ambient and well water.
• Work with other water quality programs 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.

Posting Date

11/06/2025

To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15944