Research Assistant

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Working Title Research Assistant Department Chemistry and Biochemistry Compensation Title Position Number 30021750 Position Status Temporary Work Schedule

Monday through Friday.

Hours per Week 19 Months per Year 12 Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

Northern Kentucky University ( NKU ) seeks excellence by enriching its educational environment and culture through the diversity of its administration, faculty and staff and by embracing inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of its work. NKU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We encourage applications by members of diverse groups and by persons with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and experience in achieving goals relative to inclusive excellence.

Purpose of Position

This position is responsible with assisting in research activities in the lab, general lab management and equipment troubleshooting.

Primary Responsibilities

Duties include performing organic synthesis to make potential bioactive molecules

Assist research students with lab technique training, experiments and troubleshooting

Compile analyzed NMR spectroscopic data in the required format

Arrange and submit samples for HRMS testing etc

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry required

Must have the ability to create and follow protocols, keep a lab notebook etc

Must have basic organic chemistry skills and work with standard lab equipment.

Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree Minimum Experience Acceptable Equivalency Salary tbd Pay Grade N/A
Requisition Number 2019S1058 Job Open Date 05/10/2019 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/8193 Is this an internal only posting? Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is your highest level of education?
   • Bachelor's degree
   • Master's degree or higher
2. * Do you have research and lab experience?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Resume/CV
3. References

Optional Documents