Student Research Assistant, Chemistry-Khambhati

Location: Sarasota

Salary: $17.00 Hourly
Location : Sarasota, Florida, United States
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 00850
Division: Natural Sciences
Opening Date: 05/28/2026
Closing Date: 6/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

This position involves executing diverse chemical reactions following established protocols and experimental designs.
Examples of Duties

• Experimental Synthesis:
  Execute diverse chemical reactions following established protocols and experimental designs
• Product Purification:
  Perform standard purification techniques (e.g., recrystallization, distillation, or chromatography) to ensure high-quality yields
• Analytical Testing:
  Analyze reaction outcomes and product purity using various laboratory instruments (e.g., NMR, IR)
• Documentation & Logging:
  Maintain a meticulous and real-time electronic or physical laboratory notebook, documenting all observations, data, and deviations
• Safety & Compliance:
  Strictly adhere to all safety protocols, including the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and proper handling/disposal of hazardous materials
• Laboratory Stewardship:
  Ensure the laboratory remains a clean and productive environment; this includes cleaning reaction vessels, specialized glassware, and maintaining communal workstations
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Need to have satisfactorily completed Organic Chemistry I lecture and laboratory courses

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas, such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now and in the future.

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