FA27-028: Senior Research Fellow

at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) in Edwardsville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Oct 01, 2026

Department

National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC)

Position Purpose

The NCERC Senior Research Fellow position provides scientific, analytical, and technical support for NCERC research programs, fermentation studies, and commercial laboratory services. The position performs laboratory analyses, supports quality assurance and quality control activities, maintains scientific equipment, documents and interprets experimental results, and assists with client- sponsored research projects.

The position is responsible for maintaining the accuracy, integrity, reliability, and appropriate documentation of laboratory data. The employee works collaboratively with researchers, engineers, operating personnel, students, laboratory colleagues, and external clients to support the successful completion of research, testing, and commercialization activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Laboratory Testing and Scientific Analysis
   • Perform chemical, biological, fermentation-related, and other scientific laboratory analyses using established methodologies, protocols, and instrumentation.
   • Prepare samples, reagents, standards, and materials required for laboratory testing.
   • Record, evaluate, and interpret laboratory and experimental results.
   • Identify data anomalies, inconsistencies, or testing concerns and take appropriate steps to verify results.
   • Assist with the preparation Of scientific reports, technical documentation, and summaries of analytical results.
   • Maintain the integrity, accuracy, and traceability Of data generated for research sponsors and commercial clients.
2. Quality Assurance and Quality Control
   • Conduct quality assurance and quality control activities associated with laboratory testing, fermentation research, and pilot plant trials.
   • Verify that testing is conducted according to established scientific protocols, client requirements, standard operating procedures, and applicable quality standards.
   • Review analytical processes and results for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance.
   • Document deviations, testing concerns, corrective actions, and other quality-related information as required.
   • Protect the integrity and reliability of scientific data provided to researchers, sponsors, and clients.
3. Research, Pilot Plant, and Client Project Support
   • Provide laboratory and analytical support for NCERC research studies, pilot plant trials, fermentation projects, and commercial testing services.
   • Perform specialized assays and tests based on approved project protocols and client requirements.
   • Coordinate with researchers, engineers, operating personnel, and laboratory colleagues regarding sampling, testin
     
     
     
     Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
     
     

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