Research Assistant - Chemistry

Department: Chemistry

About the role

Assist with research activities in the chemistry/nanotechnology laboratory, supporting undergraduate students and faculty in ongoing research projects related to nanomaterials, biosensors, biomedical applications, and/or computational work, including machine learning. Contribute to publications and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Nanoparticle synthesis and sample preparation
• Data collection and materials characterization
• Literature review and manuscript writing
• Preparation of figures and reports
• Maintaining laboratory organization and safety protocols

Requirements

• 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 related fields
• Experience running computational work and/or machine learning

Physical Demands

Regularly sits; may stand, walk. Must be able to see, hear, speak, and use hands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Regularly works indoors in a low to moderate noise-level environment.

Pay

$15/hr

Schedule

Monday-Friday, up to 40 hours per week