PFAS Bioanalysis Lab Technician and Molecular Biology

The University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island is seeking a Laboratory Technician – PFAS Bioanalysis and Molecular Biology on its Kingston, RI campus. You will support PFAS measurement in biological specimens using LC-MS/MS, perform molecular biology tasks, and assist with mouse studies as part of a multidisciplinary research team.

A bachelor’s degree in biomedical or related sciences is required, with preferred experience in analytical chemistry, PCR/genotyping, and handling laboratory animals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences, biology, toxicology, molecular biology, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare serum, plasma, and tissue specimens for quantitative PFAS analysis by LC-MS/MS.
• Perform routine molecular biology procedures, including DNA isolation, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and PCR-based genotyping of mouse colonies.
• Assist with maintenance of genetically modified mouse colonies, including animal identification, record keeping, breeding records, and genotyping.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences, biology, toxicology, molecular biology, or closely related field

Tools

LC-MS/MS

Job description

The University of Rhode Island is seeking a Laboratory Technician – PFAS Bioanalysis and Molecular Biology on its Kingston, RI campus. You will support PFAS measurement in biological specimens using LC-MS/MS, perform molecular biology tasks, and assist with mouse studies as part of a multidisciplinary research team.

A bachelor’s degree in biomedical or related sciences is required, with preferred experience in analytical chemistry, PCR/genotyping, and handling laboratory animals.