Details
Open Date 09/12/2023
Requisition Number PRN14168N
Job Title UU Student - Research
Working Title UU Student - Research, Biochem (Work-Study)
Job Grade SJ
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 15
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Is this a work study job? Yes
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00279 - Medicinal Chemistry
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $10/hr
Close Date
Job Summary
Undergraduate Research Assistant is responsible for assisting a post-doctoral fellow in culturing non-pathogenic bacterial strains, isolation and purification of small molecules and structural analysis The undergraduate researcher is expected to be familiarized with standard aseptic procedures in handling bacterial strains, various column chromatography techniques and HPLC . In addition to research activities, following are required: Documenting protocols, keeping lab notebook records upto date, summarizing results in written format weekly and monthly presentation in support of the research activities. The research activity is intended to provide the opportunity to learn as to how to conduct biomedical research and prepare the students for future graduate research upon UG completion.
Qualifications :
Education/Experience Current enrolment in the undergraduate Chemistry at the Univ. of Utah is essential. Prior experience in synthetic organic chemistry is desirable.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
Subject knowledge and oral/written communication skills to discuss and document research progress. Ability to work independently, accurately and to problem solves technical and methodological issues that arise during the course of the research. Ability to apply sound research techniques, methodology and logical critical analysis. Strong organization and interpersonal skills.
Special Instructions Summary
Education/Experience Current enrolment in the undergraduate Chemistry at the Univ. of Utah is essential. Prior experience in synthetic organic chemistry is desirable.
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
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