Scientific Research Specialist CL1 bei University of Maine

The Scientific Research Specialist position provides critical analytical support for the Maine Soil Testing Service and Analytical lab complex, which is one of the primary public service laboratories for the University of Maine. The lab provides a range of analytical services to approximately 3000 individual commercial and research customers each year. Full-time, regular position, 40 hours per week, 5 days per week. Normal daily work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position pays $$19.61/hour, or applicable transfer rate in accordance with the ACSUM collective bargaining agreement.  

Essential duties include:

• Operation/maintenance of Flow Injection and Combustion analysis systems. 
• Maintain data integrity and general quality control for routine testing.
• Train and supervise student workers assisting in routine sample analysis.

About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. 

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Typically has the education associated with a bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of related laboratory research experience
• Experience with routine laboratory procedures and operation
• Experience with routine laboratory quality control
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

Preferred:

• Proficiency with flow injection, combustion analysis, or ICP analysis
• Background in routine soil testing methods and procedures
   

Other Information: 

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on September 22, 2025.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Bruce Hoskins at [email protected] or 207-581-2945.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.