Chemistry Research Assistant - Department of Chemistry - Student Worker
Listed on 2026-07-16
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Research Assistant/Associate, Biomedical Science, Lab Tech / Assistant
Chemistry Research Assistant
- Department of Chemistry
- Student Worker Only
Department
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 20 hours per week
Additional Duties
Assist with preparation of presentations, manuscripts, inventory management, and general laboratory maintenance. Participate in group meetings and training sessions.
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 and/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.
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.
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Salary
$15/hr
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