Research Assistant - Chemistry

Job Title Research Assistant - Chemistry Department Chemistry Essential Functions

Assist with research activities in the chemistry/nanotechnology laboratory, including nanoparticle synthesis, sample preparation, data collection, materials characterization, literature review, manuscript writing, preparation of figures and reports, and maintaining laboratory organization and safety protocols. Support undergraduate students and faculty in ongoing research projects related to nanomaterials, biosensors, biomedical applications, and/or computational work, including machine learning, with the goal of contributing to publications and presentations.

Work Schedule Monday-Friday, up to 40 hours per week Additional Duties

Required Qualifications

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Strong organizational and communication skills

Interest in chemistry, nanotechnology, biomedical research or computational work and/or machine learning.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience handling nanoparticles, preparing chemical solutions, performing laboratory experiments, or working with analytical instrumentation. Background in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or experience running computational work and/or machine learning. or related fields preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

Salary $15/hr

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026T-00131 Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

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