Senior Research Fellow: Fermentation & Analytics Lab

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's NCERC seeks a Senior Research Fellow to provide scientific and technical support for NCERC research programs, fermentation studies, and client-sponsored projects. The role performs lab analyses, maintains data integrity, and collaborates with researchers, engineers, and clients to advance research, testing, and commercialization.

Responsibilities include method development with HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS, FTIR, and other instruments, along with QA/QC, safety,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Life Sciences or related field and 2+ years lab experience.
• Experience with analytical chemistry and fermentation science.
• Knowledge of QA/QC and data integrity practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical, biological, fermentation-related analyses using established protocols.
• Prepare samples and reagents for laboratory testing and record results.
• Maintain data integrity and collaborate with researchers and clients.
• Develop and validate analytical methods and ensure SOP documentation.
• Operate instruments, calibrate equipment, and troubleshoot as needed.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality assurance

Data integrity

Analytical methods

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC-MS

LC-MS

FTIR

DLS

Fluorescence microscopy

Job description

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's NCERC seeks a Senior Research Fellow to provide scientific and technical support for NCERC research programs, fermentation studies, and client-sponsored projects. The role performs lab analyses, maintains data integrity, and collaborates with researchers, engineers, and clients to advance research, testing, and commercialization.

Responsibilities include method development with HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS, FTIR, and other instruments, along with QA/QC, safety,