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The Pennsylvania State University

$15/hr

AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Penn State Environmental Contaminants Analytical Laboratory seeks a detailoriented Part-Time Microplastics Laboratory Technician/Analyst to support sample processing and ...

Exponent

Managing Scientist (Ph.D.)

Philadelphia, PA

$140K - $172K/yr

Expert-level knowledge of emerging chemicals and plastics/microplastics in the environment * Strong understanding of scientific sampling methodologies and state-of-science on a broad range of ...

Exponent Inc.

Managing Scientist (Ph.D.)

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$140K - $172K/yr

Expert-level knowledge of emerging chemicals and plastics/microplastics in the environment * Strong understanding of scientific sampling methodologies and state-of-science on a broad range of ...

Loonen

Brand Field Representative

San Francisco, CA

$23.50 - $32.50/hr

Our water is tested for microplastics, forever chemicals, and hundreds of trace contaminants, and then third-party certified. From source to sip, Loonen is water as it should be. What You'll Do:

374Water Systems Inc

Electrical Engineer

Oviedo, FL · On-site

$110K - $122K/yr

Our revolutionary AirSCWO technology transforms the most complex wastes - such as biosolids, microplastics, drugs, and PFAS - to clean water, energy, and minerals. We are pioneering a new era of ...

Microplastics, Inc

Maintenance Mechanic

Saint Charles, IL · On-site

$24.50 - $31.25/hr

Job Type Full-time Description Job Purpose: The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for ensuring that machinery and equipment in the manufacturing facility are running smoothly on all shifts. Conduct ...

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A Microplastics job typically involves researching, analyzing, and mitigating the impact of tiny plastic particles on the environment and human health. Professionals in this field work in laboratories, government agencies, or environmental organizations to study sources, distribution, and effects of microplastics. They may develop policies, conduct sampling, or create solutions for plastic pollution. Roles can vary from scientific research to policy advocacy and environmental consulting.

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To thrive as a Microplastics Researcher, you need a robust background in environmental science, chemistry, or biology, often with at least a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field. Technical expertise in laboratory analysis, including spectroscopy, microscopy, and possibly experience with Mass Spectrometry or FTIR, as well as familiarity with data analysis software, is essential. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills are important for interpreting data and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. These skills enable researchers to accurately detect, quantify, and report microplastic contaminants and contribute meaningful insights toward environmental protection.

What does a typical day look like for a Microplastics Researcher in a laboratory setting?

A typical day for a Microplastics Researcher often involves collecting and preparing environmental samples, conducting microscope or spectroscopic analyses to identify and quantify microplastics, and recording detailed results. Researchers may spend part of their day collaborating with colleagues, troubleshooting experimental procedures, or reviewing the latest scientific literature to inform their work. Data analysis and the preparation of reports or presentations are also common tasks. The role often requires meticulous attention to detail and adaptability, as research methods and project priorities can shift based on findings or evolving environmental concerns.
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NIST PREP Postdoc Associate in Infrared Microscopy for Microplastics Characterization

Southeastern Universities Research Association

Gaithersburg, MD • On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP). NIST recognizes that its research staff may want to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest and, therefore, requires those institutions to be recipients of a PREP award. The PREP program involves staff from a wide range of backgrounds conducting scientific research across various fields. Individuals in this position will perform technical work supporting the collaboration's scientific research.
Research Title: Infrared Microscopy for Microplastics Characterization (U.S. Citizens preferred)
The work will entail: The Material Measurement Laboratory of the National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking qualified persons (U.S. Citizens preferred) to advance a novel quantum cascade laser (QCL) infrared (IR) microscopy technique for high-throughput measurement of size distribution and chemical identification of microplastic samples. The position will harness a groundbreaking QCL-IR imaging of microplastics in water by addressing nontrivial measurement problems due to the strong IR absorption by water and strong scattering contribution at <10 µm microplastics. The outputs of this work will help improve measurement assurance for microplastics characterization with less irregularity in sample preparation and more reproducibility in size quantitation. Working at NIST offers the rare opportunity to collaborate with world-class experts in a mission-driven environment, utilizing state-of-the-art microscopes to turn observations into reproducible science. It is a chance to leave a lasting legacy on the circular and champion sustainability by ensuring a foundation of sound measurement science.
U.S. Citizen Preferred
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
  • Advance the instrumentation for high-throughput QCL-IR microscopy
  • Collect and analyze IR hyperspectral images of microplastics
  • Discuss progress and results with NIST staff
  • Present results at internal meetings, and occasional meetings with external stakeholders
  • Write papers based on method advancements and datasets collected

Qualifications
  • PhD degree in Chemistry, Physics, Polymer Physics, or a related field
  • 2+ years of experience with IR microscopy
  • Ability to analyze vibrational spectral data
  • Strong oral and written communication skills

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Purpose: The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) hosts the Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) which is designed to provide valuable laboratory experience and financial assistance to undergraduates, post-bachelor's degree holders, graduate students, master's degree holders, postdocs, and faculty.
PREP is a 5-year cooperative agreement between NIST laboratories and participating PREP Universities to establish a collaborative research relationship between NIST and U.S. institutions of higher education in the following disciplines including (but may not be limited to) biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, electronics, materials science, mathematics, nanoscale science, neutron science, physical science, physics, and statistics. This collection of information is needed to facilitate administrative functions of the PREP Program.
Routine Uses: NIST will use the information collected to perform the requisite reviews of the applications to determine eligibility, and to meet programmatic requirements. Disclosure of this information is also subject to all the published routine uses as identified in the Privacy Act System of Records Notices: NIST-1: NIST Associates.
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