University of Rhode Island · 3 days ago
Research Associate I (Water Quality)
Kingston, RI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$48K/yr - $59K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Rhode Island is the State’s flagship public research university, focusing on various educational programs. The Research Associate I (Water Quality) will perform research related to water quality and volunteer monitoring, utilizing advanced laboratory techniques and collaborating with team members.
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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
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
Qualification
Required
Master's degree, OR Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three to five years of research experience
Demonstrated experience operating laboratory equipment
Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills
Demonstrated organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations
Preferred
Demonstrated experience working in a water quality analysis laboratory (including following standard operating procedures and meeting quality assurance requirements)
Demonstrated experience working with or as a volunteer monitor
Company
University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island is a research and graduate institution offering graduate and undergraduate programs.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$71.07MKey Investors
The Champlin FoundationNational Science FoundationRI Life Science Hub
2025-12-02Grant· $0.5M
2025-07-08Grant· $7M
2024-08-08Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
David M. Dooley
President
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