Postdoctoral Research Associate - PFAS Analytical Chemistry

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to a collaborative, multidisciplinary research program focused on understanding the molecular and phenotypic ovarian responses to PFAS exposure. The successful candidate will conduct animal exposure studies, perform molecular and analytical laboratory techniques, and support the collection, analysis, and interpretation of research data. Responsibilities include PFAS quantification using HPLC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS, molecular analyses, steroid hormone quantification, experimental design, and manuscript preparation. The position also includes maintaining detailed research records, managing laboratory sample inventories, and training and mentoring graduate students in a collaborative research environment.

Requirements

• PhD in Reproductive Biology, Toxicology or related field
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Experience in analytical chemistry, including HPLC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS, and chemical extraction techniques
• Experience in PFAS research and/or toxicology
• Experience with animal handling, exposure studies, and biological data collection
• Experience with molecular laboratory analyses, including western blotting and immunofluorescent staining
• Experience with statistical analysis and coding in Python or R

Responsibilities

• Conduct animal exposure studies
• Perform molecular and analytical laboratory techniques
• Support the collection, analysis, and interpretation of research data
• PFAS quantification using HPLC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS
• Molecular analyses
• Steroid hormone quantification
• Experimental design
• Manuscript preparation
• Maintain detailed research records
• Manage laboratory sample inventories
• Train and mentor graduate students

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and work-life benefits
• Medical and dental
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• WorkFlex options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree