Assistant or Associate Extension Professor, PFAS and Environmental Contaminants Analytical Specialist, and PFAS Lab

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is seeking an accomplished scientist and collaborative leader to establish and grow the University's PFAS analytical and Extension program. This is a unique opportunity to build research capacity, direct a state-of-the-art analytical laboratory, and work alongside agricultural producers, researchers, and policymakers to address the evolving challenges of PFAS contamination in Maine. The successful candidate will combine scientific excellence with a commitment to public engagement, using applied research and Extension education to translate complex environmental science into practical solutions that strengthen Maine's agricultural and food systems.

Typical hiring range for this position is $85,000 to $90,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension has been a vital resource for over 100 years, connecting communities with university research to improve lives across the state. Our focus areas include the Maine Food System and Positive Youth Development through 4-H programs, delivered by a network of experts based in county offices statewide.

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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.

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The University of Maine System provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes: holidays, vacation and sick time; health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employee and eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan; and more.

These are required knowledge and skills so be sure that you demonstrate how you meet each one in your resume or cover letter.

• Doctorate degree in the area of, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Chemistry, Soil Science, Environmental Science, or a closely related field, by date of hire.
• Approximately 5 years of experience in PFAS analysis, pesticide residue analysis, or similar work.
• Demonstrated experience with LC-MS/MS analysis, data interpretation, troubleshooting, instrument maintenance, and vendor/service coordination.
• Demonstrated experience managing annual laboratory budgets, fiscal-year planning, recharge/service-center operations, procurement, service contracts, cost recovery, and financial reporting.
• Documented record of conducting high-quality, applied scientific research, demonstrated by publication in peer-reviewed journals and/or popular press.
• Experience supervising, training, and evaluating technical staff, research staff, students, postdoctoral researchers, and/or laboratory analysts.
• Experience in writing and maintaining standard operating procedures
• Experience analyzing PFAS or trace organic contaminants in environmental and/or agricultural matrices such as drinking water, groundwater, wastewater, soil, biosolids, sediment, plant tissue, forage, food crops, animal tissue, or related samples.
• Knowledge of current and emerging…