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Analytical research assistant at University of Maine Orono, ME
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Analytical Research Assistant
University of Maine, Orono, ME. This position supports environmental sample analysis for the Marine Water Quality Laboratory at the Darling Marine Center. The role will be based at the Darling Marine Center in Walpole, Maine, and may include fieldwork throughout the Gulf of Maine, with occasional overnight travel.
Typical hiring range for this soft‑money funded position is $50,000 to $52,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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.
UMaine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including tuition benefits (employee and dependent) and comprehensive insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability) and 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, with cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a science related field.
Basic working knowledge of standard laboratory equipment and technology.
One or more years of professional laboratory experience.
Demonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated success working under strict regulatory requirements and deadlines.
Effective communication with supervisors, employees, and students.
Problem‑solving skills and adaptability to changing circumstances.
Flexibility to work a schedule that may change due to weather, equipment challenges, or client needs.
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
Preferred
One or more years of experience in laboratory analyses.
Familiarity with environmental analytical chemistry principles.
Ability to travel, normally requiring a driver’s license, and may include overnight trips.
Other Information To be considered, you must “Apply” and upload the following documentation:
1. A cover letter describing your experience, interests, and suitability. 2. A résumé or curriculum vitae.
Candidates selected for final stages will be requested to provide a list of names and contact info 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 October 16, 2025.
For questions about the search, contact search committee chair Kathleen Thornton at kthornton@maine.edu.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
EEO Statement The University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability, physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non‑discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469‑5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
Clery Act The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need it in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact UMaine Police Department at 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469‑5794, or call 207.581.4053.
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Typical hiring range for this soft‑money funded position is $50,000 to $52,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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.
UMaine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including tuition benefits (employee and dependent) and comprehensive insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability) and 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, with cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a science related field.
Basic working knowledge of standard laboratory equipment and technology.
One or more years of professional laboratory experience.
Demonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated success working under strict regulatory requirements and deadlines.
Effective communication with supervisors, employees, and students.
Problem‑solving skills and adaptability to changing circumstances.
Flexibility to work a schedule that may change due to weather, equipment challenges, or client needs.
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
Preferred
One or more years of experience in laboratory analyses.
Familiarity with environmental analytical chemistry principles.
Ability to travel, normally requiring a driver’s license, and may include overnight trips.
Other Information To be considered, you must “Apply” and upload the following documentation:
1. A cover letter describing your experience, interests, and suitability. 2. A résumé or curriculum vitae.
Candidates selected for final stages will be requested to provide a list of names and contact info 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 October 16, 2025.
For questions about the search, contact search committee chair Kathleen Thornton at kthornton@maine.edu.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
EEO Statement The University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability, physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non‑discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469‑5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
Clery Act The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need it in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact UMaine Police Department at 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469‑5794, or call 207.581.4053.
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