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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, negotiable 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.