Research Assistant, Calcium Carbonate & Microalgae Pilot

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science; South Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science – Horn Point Laboratory seeks a Faculty Research Assistant to support calcium carbonate optimization within the SequestStar project. You will contribute to experimental work, sampling, data handling, and pilot-system operation.

The role emphasizes analytical chemistry, laboratory management, and data management in a cross-disciplinary team focused on environmental biomanufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required at start of employment period and master's degree recommended in chemistry/geochemistry or related field.
• Experience in a laboratory setting with focus on analytical chemistry is required; laboratory management experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with experimental research, sampling, running and quality control.
• Perform data entry, data analysis and data management.
• Support day-to-day operation of the Input-to-Product pilot system.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Laboratory management

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in chemistry/geochemistry or related

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science – Horn Point Laboratory seeks a Faculty Research Assistant to support calcium carbonate optimization within the SequestStar project. You will contribute to experimental work, sampling, data handling, and pilot-system operation.

The role emphasizes analytical chemistry, laboratory management, and data management in a cross-disciplinary team focused on environmental biomanufacturing processes.