Research Assistant - Mellon College of Science - Chemistry Department

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world's most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn't imagine the future, we invent it. If you're passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!

The Ly Lab in the Department of Chemistry at Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Research Assistant
. This position will be focusing on Chemical Biology and Synthetic Biology. The chosen candidate will collaborate with graduate students on multidisciplinary research projects, gaining hands‑on experience in molecular modeling, chemical synthesis, analytical characterization, molecular biology techniques, and cellular functional analysis to investigate complex biological systems.

• Full participation in the research program
• Design experiments
• Execute experiments
• Interpret experimental data
• Formulate new hypotheses
• Preparation of manuscripts for publication

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

• High school diploma or GED required. Current or recent undergraduate students majoring in chemistry, biology, chemical engineering, or biomedical engineering preferred.
• Previous research experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, reasoning and communication skills.
• A combination of education and proven experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check

• Employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• A generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Tuition benefits, ample paid time off and observed holidays, and life and accidental death and disability insurance.

• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
• Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
• Fitness center access
• And much more!

Pittsburgh, PA

Researchers

Staff - Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full time

Hourly

• Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
• Statement of Assurance.
• Effective August 24, the URL for the CMU Careers site will change to