RESEARCH ASST I (TEMP/ Student/Work Study) - Chemistry
About the position
The Research Assistant I position at the University of Michigan-Flint is a temporary, part-time role designed for undergraduate students or recent graduates. The primary focus of this position is to assist in the installation and maintenance of instrument components, specifically related to the analysis of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in various samples such as water, soil, and animal tissues. The role requires a hands-on approach to support instrument repairs and updates, as well as the preparation and running of standards through method development and data analysis. This position is expected to contribute to the development and validation of sample preparation methods, ensuring that new analytical techniques are effective and reliable. The successful candidate will work approximately five hours per week during the Fall 2024 term, primarily on-site at the Flint campus. The work environment is defined as fully onsite, meaning that the employee will be required to be present at a designated University of Michigan-owned or leased location. The position is ideal for students looking to gain practical experience in a research setting while contributing to important environmental analysis projects. The University of Michigan-Flint is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and seeks to create a welcoming environment for all students, staff, and faculty.
Responsibilities
• Assist in installing and maintaining instrument components.
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• Support instrument repairs and updates.
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• Prepare standards and run standards via method development.
,
• Conduct data analysis related to method development.
,
• Support sample preparation method development and validate new methods.
Requirements
• Must be a current University of Michigan-Flint undergraduate student in good academic standing or recently graduated from a UM-Flint undergraduate program and not currently enrolled in a graduate program.
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• Must have completed CHM 366/367 Analytical Chemistry with lab.
Nice-to-haves
• Good working knowledge of GC-MS instrumentation.
,
• Experience in research is preferred.
Benefits
• Part-time work schedule
,
• Opportunity to gain research experience
,
• Access to university resources and facilities
Apply Now
The Research Assistant I position at the University of Michigan-Flint is a temporary, part-time role designed for undergraduate students or recent graduates. The primary focus of this position is to assist in the installation and maintenance of instrument components, specifically related to the analysis of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in various samples such as water, soil, and animal tissues. The role requires a hands-on approach to support instrument repairs and updates, as well as the preparation and running of standards through method development and data analysis. This position is expected to contribute to the development and validation of sample preparation methods, ensuring that new analytical techniques are effective and reliable. The successful candidate will work approximately five hours per week during the Fall 2024 term, primarily on-site at the Flint campus. The work environment is defined as fully onsite, meaning that the employee will be required to be present at a designated University of Michigan-owned or leased location. The position is ideal for students looking to gain practical experience in a research setting while contributing to important environmental analysis projects. The University of Michigan-Flint is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and seeks to create a welcoming environment for all students, staff, and faculty.
Responsibilities
• Assist in installing and maintaining instrument components.
,
• Support instrument repairs and updates.
,
• Prepare standards and run standards via method development.
,
• Conduct data analysis related to method development.
,
• Support sample preparation method development and validate new methods.
Requirements
• Must be a current University of Michigan-Flint undergraduate student in good academic standing or recently graduated from a UM-Flint undergraduate program and not currently enrolled in a graduate program.
,
• Must have completed CHM 366/367 Analytical Chemistry with lab.
Nice-to-haves
• Good working knowledge of GC-MS instrumentation.
,
• Experience in research is preferred.
Benefits
• Part-time work schedule
,
• Opportunity to gain research experience
,
• Access to university resources and facilities
Apply Now