Postdoctoral Research Associate - Engineering
Washington University in St. Louis
Washington, DC, USA · Danforth, ME, USA
Posted on Jul 8, 2025
Position Summary
Responsible for developing and applying workflows to analyze organic contaminants like pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and disinfection by-products that have been accumulated on point-of-use water filter during use. Methods are expected to use LC-MS/MS and GC-MS workflow. These methods would be applied for laboratory testing and in a pilot testing program.Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.
Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to):
- Design and implement research protocols; adapt and develop methods, procedures, and workflows.
- Plan and perform experiments and measurements to collect and analyze research data following safety protocols.
- Prepare and deliver scientific reports, presentations, and publications.
- Find, read, and organize scientific literature.
- Participate in internal and external meetings and collaborative activities.
- Contribute to shared laboratory workspace (ordering reagents and supplies, shared instrument maintenance, etc.).
Working Conditions
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements.
- Exposure to chemicals.
Physical Effort
- Typically standing or walking.
- Occasional lifting (< 25 lbs).
- Ability to move to on and off-campus locations.
Equipment
- Lab/research equipment.
- Using tools requiring high dexterity.
- Requires extensive safety training.
Salary Range:
Base pay is commensurate with experience.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.Required Qualifications
Education:
Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
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Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Science, and/or other aligned discipline.
Operation and optimization of LCMS and/or GCMS instrumentation.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.