Research Associate ; Environmental Samples

Position Information

Posting Number: SF02129

Job Title:

Research Associate I (Environmental Samples)
Position Number:
People Soft #
FTE: 1.00
FLSA:
Exempt
Position Type:
Professional Staff
Union: PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Association
Pay Grade Level: 7
Pay Grade Range: $47,768 - $59,329
Salary Range: $47,768 - $59,329
Status:
Calendar Year, Full‑time, Limited
Full‑time calendar year, limited to 03/07/2027 with anticipated renewal.

Department: GSO Research
Contact(s):
Contact Phone/Extension:
Contact Email:
Physical Demands:
Campus

Location:

Narragansett Bay Campus
Grant Funded:
Yes

About URI:
University of Rhode Island, flagship public research university in Rhode Island. Main campus in Kingston;
Bay Campus in Narragansett. Near beaches, Providence, Newport, Boston, New York City. 17,000 students across graduate and undergraduate programs.

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

• 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 highly technical instruments and devices under Occasional review by 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.

• 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.

Personal computers, printers, word processing, database management and spreadsheet software. Relevant laboratory instruments, equipment, and supplies.

• Master’s degree, OR, Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years of research experience.
• Experience operating laboratory equipment.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in written communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

• Experience working in a PFAS analysis laboratory (including following standard operating procedures and meeting quality assurance requirements).
• Experience processing and presenting PFAS (or other environmental contaminants) data.

URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status.

Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401‑874‑2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
1) Cover letter.
2) Resume.

Note:

References will be upon request by the search committee.

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