ORAU Biology Aquatic Toxicology Support Vacancy – Apply Online
The Center for Computational Toxicology and Exposure (CCTE) supports ORD by providing solutions-driven research to rapidly evaluate the potential human health and environmental risks due to exposures to environmental stressors and ensure the integrity of the freshwater environment and its capacity to support human well-being. Check out all the details on the same below:
CCTE researchers are developing and applying cutting-edge innovations in methods to rapidly evaluate chemical toxicity, transport, and exposure to people and environments. Within CCTE, the Great Lakes Toxicology and Ecology Division (GLTED) focuses on freshwater ecotoxicity and freshwater coastal ecology. The Division encompasses traditional and predictive toxicity using advanced scientific tools to produce science to inform ecological risk assessments of chemicals by EPA’s Program Offices and Regions.
Job Title: Aquatic Toxicology Support
Location: US-MN-Duluth
Job ID 2021-1430
Category Research
Location: This job will be located EPA’s facility in Duluth, MN.
Qualifications
- Be at least 18 years of age and
- Have earned at least A Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, toxicology, chemistry, or closely related fields of study from an accredited university or college within the last 24 months and
- Be a citizen of the United States of America or a Legal Permanent Resident.
Salary: Selected applicants will become a temporary employee of ORAU and will receive an hourly wage of $21.80 for hours worked.
Hours: Full-time.
Travel: Occasional overnight travel may be required.
Expected start date: The position is full-time and expected to begin in October 2021. The selected applicant will become a temporary employee of ORAU working as a contractor to EPA. The initial project is through May 14, 2022, with up to 3 additional option periods.
For more information, contact [email protected]. Do not contact EPA directly.
Responsibilities
Required Knowledge, Skills, Work Experience, and Education
- Experience conducting molecular biology
- Experience conducting cell-free, cell-based, or tissue-based in vitro
- Experience with spreadsheet preparation, data collection, and data
- Experience with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel.
ORAU Biology Aquatic Toxicology
