Research Assistant I (Marine Microbes)

Posting Number: SF02091
Position Type: Professional Staff
Union: PTAA - Professional/Tech/Admin Assoc
Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 1
Pay Grade Range: Anticipated Hiring Salary = $32,261 to $46,535
Department: Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sc
Campus Location:

Job Description Summary:
About URI:

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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POSITION SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision, assist in performing routine research work including field sampling, conducting experiments and analyzing data on materials or specimens.


Duties and Responsibilities:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct research on marine microbes, including preparation and conducting field sampling, aerobic and anaerobic cultivation, and application and analysis of molecular methods including PCR, molecular cloning, bacterial transformation and DNA sequencing.
Perform computer tasks related to scientific data processing, analysis, and interpretation, including analysis of sequencing data; preparation of presentation materials; report writing, and data archiving.
Participate in field sampling and preparation of oceanographic research cruises.
Handle and maintain technical instruments required for performance of experiments.
Maintain laboratory safety and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties, as assigned.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers and printers; word processing, database management, spreadsheet software, other scientific analysis software, laboratory equipment as specified. High-throughput microbial isolator operation and maintenance.
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EEO STATEMENT:

URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts.
All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.


Posting Date: 11/10/2025

To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15966







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About University of Rhode Island

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.

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