Research Assistant Chemistry Laboratory

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Position Title:

Research Assistant for Chemistry Laboratory

Requisition Number: H00151P
Position Category:
Hourly/Work Study
Campus

Location:

Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week Months per year Alternate work schedule Pay Grade Salary Hourly Pay Rate $ 11.75 FLSA

Conduct scientific experiments in a chemistry laboratory; perform extractions and analysis; operate HPLC, GC, and NMR instruments; analyze data and prepare reports as directed by the laboratory director. Review published scientific literature and prepare written reviews of existing publications.

• This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.

Successful completion of at least two years of university-level chemistry, including freshman chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry and instrumental chemistry. Knowledge of biology and biochemistry also helpful.

Spreadsheet (MS Excel preferred) and word processing; laboratory software, computer‑instrument interfacing & control knowledge/experience.

Background Check? No

Job Open Date: 03/24/2026
Review Date: 03/26/2026
Job Close Date: 05/31/2026
Open Until Filled

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