Quantitative Bioassay Developer for Aquatic Vertebrates

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Duluth, Minnesota, offers a research opportunity hosted by ORISE to study thyroid hormone disruption and related assays in aquatic systems. The program emphasizes translational research, combining in vitro HTS data with in vivo interpretation and computational modeling to prioritize chemicals affecting thyroid function in wildlife and water bodies.

The fellowship supports full-time participation, with a stipend in the range of $50,460 to $61,722 yearly,

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in chemistry, environmental science, or related fields.
• Bachelors may be considered if strong mathematical/computational skills are shown.
• Proficiency in statistics, chemoinformatics, quantitative chemistry, and related areas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn analytical methods to quantify biomolecules in tissues using LC-MS techniques.
• Explore high-throughput detection strategies for biomolecules.
• Analyze data quality and apply statistical methods to interpret results.
• Develop skills in communicating scientific findings through reports and presentations.
• Collaborate within transdisciplinary teams to advance thyroid disruption research.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Scientific communication

Team collaboration

Literature search

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Environmental Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

LC-MS/MS

R statistics

Job description

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Duluth, Minnesota, offers a research opportunity hosted by ORISE to study thyroid hormone disruption and related assays in aquatic systems. The program emphasizes translational research, combining in vitro HTS data with in vivo interpretation and computational modeling to prioritize chemicals affecting thyroid function in wildlife and water bodies.

The fellowship supports full-time participation, with a stipend in the range of $50,460 to $61,722 yearly,