JOB POST: Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Dartmouth College

The Trace Element Analysis Resource (TEAR) is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant (RA) at the BS or MS level to serve as the primary scientist for quantitative analysis of PFAS in waters, biological tissues and soil using LC-MS/MS in this new service area for the resource. Working with the Director and Lab Manager, the RA will on-board standard EPA methods for PFAS sample preparation and analysis, utilizing a Waters Acquity Premier LC and a Xevo TQ Absolute MS system. The preferred candidate will have a strong understanding of liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry detection, ideally for PFAS analysis, and experience with wet chemistry (e.g. solid phase extractions and other forms of sample purification, concentration, and clean up). An understanding of, and experience with, clean chemistry techniques is also preferred. The applicant must be organized, able to manage multiple projects, make independent decisions, and interface effectively with our highly collaborative team. He/she must also be willing to carry out administrative tasks such as billing, providing quotes to customers and writing new protocols and SOPs as necessary. The RA III will be an integral part of the operations and ultimate success of the TEAR, a fee-for-service core facility dedicated to providing state-of-the-art elemental and environmental services and expertise to Dartmouth faculty and external clients to advance their research goal

Please contact Dr. Celia Chen for more information and to apply:  Celia.Y.Chen@dartmouth.edu

Save the date for the 2026 Annual Meeting: April 27-28

SoCal SETAC is excited to announce that the 2026 Annual Meeting has been scheduled for Monday April 27 – Tuesday April 28, 2026. We look forward to seeing you soon!

More information will be provided on the website soon, please stay tuned.

2025 Student Travel/Attendance Awards posted!

Do you know a Southern California graduate or undergraduate student who will attend the annual North America SETAC meeting in Portland, Oregon, November 16-20, 2025?

SoCal SETAC is offering three $500 Student Travel Awards (one graduate, one undergraduate, one student diversity award)! The students chosen for the attendance awards will also receive a one-year (2026-2027) membership to the SoCal SETAC Regional Chapter!

If you or someone you know is interested, please review the ELIGIBILITY criteria and instructions on HOW TO APPLY in the attached flyer.  

Please email your completed application with the subject line “SoCal SETAC Attendance Award” to Win Cowger (win@mooreplasticresearch.org) by 11:59 PM (PST) on October 1^st, 2025. 

Check out the application and all award info here: https://www.socal-setac.org/2025-student-travel-awards