Employment Opportunities

Are you interested in working for UDRI, a national leader in scientific and engineering research, serving government, industry and nonprofit customers? Our Nonstructural Materials division invites qualified candidates to apply for our Associate Research Biologist opening!

Individuals in this position are required to conduct professional level assignments requiring the use of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures in the area of surface and analytical chemistry. This position is expected to demonstrate the ability to independently generate research ideas, solve technical problems, organize, analyze and interpret data. They are required to assist other researchers in performing professional-level assignments that require the use of the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of various surface and analytical chemistry techniques and good laboratory practices (GLP) and good management practices (GMP). Constructs, operates, and maintains apparatus used in experiments, assists in various stages of report preparation, supports overall marketing efforts. Trains student research assistants in the operation of apparatus used for experiments. Directs research activities of student assistants and technicians. Reviews and follows applicable safety and security procedures.

A bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field.
A minimum of 1 year of directly related experience is required.
Proficiency with Microsoft office including Excel and Word programs.
Ability to generate ideas, solve problems, and contribute to the preparation of technical documents.
Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. Citizen.

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

Knowledge of the theory, operation, and methodologies of analytical surface chemistry utilizing energy dispersive spectroscopy, environmental scanning electron microscopy, and digital confocal laser microscopy.
Knowledge of biochemical characterization techniques such as polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis.
Knowledge of microbial analytical techniques such as culture plate reading.
Knowledge of water quality analysis techniques such as titration for hardness, alkalinity and CaO% determinations, fluoride, chloride and turbidity measurements, and suspended and total solids.
Familiarity with PFAS analysis; skills in and knowledge of general laboratory test techniques.
Computer skills (MS Office, graphing software, data acquisition and analysis software for controlling lab equipment).
Ability to convey ideas in a clear, concise, objective scientific manner (verbal and written).

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

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