Research Assistant - Mellon College of Science - Chemistry Department

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!

About the role

The Ly Lab in the Department of Chemistry at Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Research Assistant. This position will focus on Chemical Biology and Synthetic Biology. The chosen candidate will collaborate with graduate students on multidisciplinary research projects, gaining hands-on experience in molecular modeling, chemical synthesis, analytical characterization, molecular biology techniques, and cellular functional analysis to investigate complex biological systems.

Responsibilities

• Full participation in the research program
• Design experiments
• Execute experiments
• Interpret experimental data
• Formulate new hypotheses
• Preparation of manuscripts for publication
• Adaptability to other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Current or recent undergraduate students majoring in chemistry, biology, chemical engineering, or biomedical engineering preferred
• Previous research experience preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, reasoning, and communication skills
• A combination of education and proven experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered

Requirements

• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
• Tuition benefits
• Ample paid time off and observed holidays
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
• Access to Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
• Fitness center access

Pay

Hourly

Schedule

Full time

Location: Pittsburgh, PA