Research Assistant – Calcium Carbonate & Microalgae Tech

UMCES; Cambridge, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

UMCES invites applications for a Faculty Research Assistant – Calcium Carbonate Optimization at the Horn Point Laboratory. The role supports a NSF Convergence Accelerator project focused on SequestStar, a biomanufacturing process combining microalgae and desalination waste streams to produce calcium carbonate and algae products.

The successful candidate will assist with experimental research, sampling, quality control, data entry, analysis, and data management, helping run the Input-to-Product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required at start of employment.
• Master’s degree in chemistry, geochemistry, or related discipline recommended.
• Experience in analytical chemistry in a laboratory setting is required; lab management experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Laboratory management

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (recommended)

Job description

UMCES invites applications for a Faculty Research Assistant – Calcium Carbonate Optimization at the Horn Point Laboratory. The role supports a NSF Convergence Accelerator project focused on SequestStar, a biomanufacturing process combining microalgae and desalination waste streams to produce calcium carbonate and algae products.

The successful candidate will assist with experimental research, sampling, quality control, data entry, analysis, and data management, helping run the Input-to-Product