Primary Function: This position’s primary function is to support the research activities of the Molecular Microbiology lab under Dr. Kirstie Francis, specifically, assisting in the purification and structure elucidation of active compounds and generating new microbial extracts and fractions for bioactivity screening.
This is a temporary, full-time position with a start date in fall 2026, and includes an hourly wage of $19-21/hour, commensurate with experience. This is a one year position starting from the date of hire with possibility for renewal. The position includes partially-subsidized health insurance, with family options available. Benefits include an opt-in retirement plan with employer matching, leaves for holidays, illness, and vacation, and other benefits.
Primary duties:
● Perform chemical extraction and SPE fractionation of microbial extracts
● Analyze extracts and fractions with high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
● Perform semi-preparative HPLC to purify active compounds
● Use MS/MS data to dereplicate known compounds in GNPS
● Elucidate structures of novel compounds using NMR and HRMS spectra
● Analyze data and assist in generating summary figures and/or reports
Additional duties may include supervising interns and volunteers and conducting education and outreach activities as needed.
Minimum qualifications:
Education – Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Marine Science or related field.
Experience – Employment, internship, or a substantial amount of volunteer hours in a research laboratory or related institution is required.
Required skills/knowledge:
● General lab safety
● Experience with analytical chemistry instrumentation and data analysis
● Exceptional time management, troubleshooting, and organizational skills
● Ability to be an adaptable and collegial member of the team, self-motivated, and
complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
● Physically able to lift 50 pounds and remain standing/walking for multiple hours a day
Preferred qualifications:
● Experience with scientific writing and manuscript preparation
● Experience operating an Agilent Q-TOF mass spectrometer
● Experience operating a Shimadzu HPLC
● Experience with structure elucidation and/or depreplication
Working Hours:
Normal hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one hour for lunch and may include weekend or holiday hours. Occasional longer daily hours or evening hours may be required to complete specific tasks. Employees should not exceed 40 hours per week without prior approval from a supervisor.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience with analytical chemistry instrumentation and data analysis?
Education:
Work Location: In person
